MHB Solve for y: APC.7.3.01 Int Subs

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The discussion revolves around solving the integral involving the variable y, specifically in the context of the equation u = 1 + ln(y^2). The transformation from y to u is clarified, showing that du = (2/y) dy, which leads to a simplified integral. The participants confirm that solving for y is unnecessary for the integration process, but they provide the algebraic steps for completeness. Ultimately, the focus is on the integration technique rather than finding an explicit solution for y. The conversation highlights the relationship between u and y without requiring a final expression for y.
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ok hope the image is readable
kinda odd with the y is in the denominator
but was going to start with $u=1+\ln y^2 \quad y=?? $
not sure ?
 
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no need to solve for $y$ ...

$u = 1+ \ln(y^2) = 1+2\ln{y} \implies du = \dfrac{2}{y} \, dy$

$\displaystyle \dfrac{1}{2} \int \dfrac{du}{u} = \dfrac{1}{2}\ln|u|+ C$

$\displaystyle \dfrac{1}{2} \ln|1+\ln(y^2)| + C$
 
ok I don't think I see what happened between the first and second step

$$dy=\frac{y}{2}du$$

never mind I see what it is😎
 
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\[ \int \dfrac{dy}{y[1+\ln(y^2)]} = \dfrac{1}{2} \int \dfrac{1}{{\color{blue}1+2\ln{y}}} \cdot {\color{red}\dfrac{2}{y} \, dy} = \dfrac{1}{2} \int \dfrac{1}{{\color{blue}u}} \, {\color{red}du} \]
 
Yes, you don't need to solve for y. But if you did it is just algebra:
$u= 1+ ln(y^2)= 1+ 2ln(y)$
$u- 1= 2 ln(y)$
$\frac{u-1}{2}= ln(y)$
$e^{\frac{u-1}{2}}= y$.
 

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