Why Does Work Equal ∫ p dv in an Isothermal Process?

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i was told that w= p dv

but how come w= pv dv in a isothermal process??
 
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You were told wrong the first equation being correct for an infinitessimal change.
 
intenzxboi said:
i was told that w= p dv

but how come w= pv dv in a isothermal process??

Actually, w = ∫ p dv