Is There a Proof for Tabular Integration?

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Tabular integration is a shorthand method for integration by parts, primarily used to simplify the integration process. There is no formal proof for tabular integration; it serves as a mnemonic device that streamlines the application of integration by parts. By utilizing placeholder functions for u and v, one can demonstrate that the results align with traditional integration by parts, confirming its validity as a time-saving technique.

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Today we learned tabular integration as a shortcut method for integration by parts. Is there a proof that legitimizes tabular integration out there, or some general formula? Because there has to be some sort of logic for the process of creating the diagonal lines, or assigning pluses and minuses. Thanks in advance.
 
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There isn't really a proof for tabular integration, it's just shorthand for integration by parts. If you did a integration by parts using placeholder functions for u and v (meaning the actual functions could be whatever you want) you'll see that it expands to the same thing that tabular integration does, it just saves time doing by remembering the tabular way.
 

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