A Understanding Integrating Lambda with l1(y) and l0(y)

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The discussion focuses on integrating specific functions, l1(y) and l0(y), with respect to lambda(t) and understanding the resulting expressions. It highlights that integrating l1(y) leads to a formula involving L1(y + a1t) and L1(y), while integrating l0(y) results in a different expression with L0(y - a0t) and L1(y). The method of integration by substitution is emphasized as crucial for deriving these results, linking it to the fundamental theorem of calculus and the chain rule. Participants are encouraged to explore additional resources, including Wikipedia and YouTube, to better grasp integration by substitution. Overall, the integration techniques discussed are essential for understanding the transformations of the given functions.
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Forms (I/a) (L(y + a t) - L( y)) and - (I/a) (L(y - a t) - L( y)).
I have the following function l1(y)=c1. Integrating lambda(t) = l1(y + a1t) from 0 to t gives (I/a1) (L1(y + a1t) - L1(y)), where L'1(x) = l1(x). Now I don't understand why that is.

Similarly, I have the following function l0(y)=c0/y. Integrating lambda(t) = l0(y - a0t) from 0 to t gives - (I/a0) (L0(y - a0t) - L1(y)), where L'0(x) = l0(x). Now I don't understand again why that is.
 
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Hmmmm, do you understand the method of Integration by substitution? If not then try to read the following link:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integration_by_substitution

You might find other links in the web, as well as youtube videos. Just search by "Integration by substitution" or "Integration by change of variables".

Integration by substitution is a consequence of the fundamental theorem of calculus and the chain rule of derivatives.
 
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Hmmmm, do you understand the method of Integration by substitution? If not then try to read the following link:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integration_by_substitution

You might find other links in the web, as well as youtube videos. Just search by "Integration by substitution" or "Integration by change of variables".

Integration by substitution is a consequence of the fundamental theorem of calculus and the chain rule of derivatives.

What would I get if I have the following function l(y)=c and I integrate lambda(t) = l(1/(1/y + at)) from 0 to t?
 
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What would I get if I have the following function l(y)=c and I integrate lambda(t) = l(1/(1/y + at)) from 0 to t?
Is ##c## constant with respect to ##y##?
 
Yes.
 
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Yes.
Then you would get ##ct## which is (if you do the algebraic operations) equal to $$\frac{1}{a}(L(y+at)-L(y))$$ with $$L'(x)=I(x)=c$$ or simply $$L(x)=cx+d$$.

But you haven't answered, have you looked for resources for integration by substitution? Both of the things you mention at the OP can be derived relatively easy with integration by substitution.
 
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