Need help: integration by substitution.

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The discussion centers on the integration by substitution method, specifically for the integral ∫(t+1)²/t² dt. The proposed solution breaks the integral into simpler parts: ∫1 dt, ∫2/t dt, and ∫1/t² dt, resulting in t + 2ln|t| - 1/3t³. The poster confirms that taking the derivative of the solution matches the original integrand, raising a question about the necessity of substitution in this case. Ultimately, the consensus is that while the solution is correct, there may not be a faster method available.
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Hello all, how are you?

we are currently working on integration by substitution, what do you guys think about the way i solved this one:

Find: \int \frac{(t+1)^2}{t^2} dt

My solution:

\int \frac{(t+1)^2}{t^2} dt<br /> <br /> = \int 1dt + \int \frac{2}{t} dt + \int \frac{1}{t^2} dt<br /> <br /> = t + 2ln|t| + \frac{1}{-3t^3}<br /> <br />

When i check it by takin the derivative of my answer... it matches up with the stuff up top... but there's no substitution... am i doing it the right way? is there any faster way?

Thanks,

NN

Note:I realized i posted this at a wrong section... please move it if you can. Thanks and sorry about that.
 
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Don't forget the constant of integration! I don't think there is a quicker way of solving it.
 

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