The discussion focuses on solving the integral of ln(x + x²) dx using substitution before applying integration by parts. A key insight is to simplify the logarithmic expression by factoring, specifically recognizing that x² + x can be rewritten as (x + 1)x. This simplification allows for a more straightforward approach to the integral, facilitating the use of substitution techniques effectively.
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abc923 said:Hi I just started calc 2 and am stuck on a problem. integral ln(x+x^2)dx. They want to use substitution prior to integrate by parts, but I'm completely stuck. Can anyone help explain how to solve?