Where Did I Go Wrong? Evaluating an Integral Using Substitution

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The discussion focuses on evaluating an integral using substitution, specifically addressing a common challenge faced by beginners in integration. The participant is encouraged to concentrate on finding the indefinite integral first, applying the substitution method to derive an antiderivative, and subsequently undoing the substitution. Finally, the participant is advised to evaluate the antiderivative at the specified limits of integration to arrive at the correct answer.

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Hi, I'm new to integration and I'm trying to figure out where I went wrong on this question. I'm close to the answer, but I can't tell where I've gone wrong? Can anyone help?

Thanks.

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Q. Evaluate the following:

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It might be easier to focus on the indefinite integral, and use your substitution to get an antiderivative. After that, undo your substitution. Then, evaluate your antiderivative at the two limits of integration.
 

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