Textbook Question
Evaluate the integrals in Exercises 111–114.
113. ∫₁^(1/x) (1 / t) dt,x > 0
Ch. 7 - Transcendental Functions
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- Ch. 1 - Functions155
- Ch. 2 - Limits and Continuity240
- Ch. 3 - Derivatives337
- Ch. 4 - Applications of Derivatives293
- Ch. 5 - Integrals41
- Ch. 6 - Applications of Definite Integrals25
- Ch. 7 - Transcendental Functions489
- Ch. 8 - Techniques of Integration398
- Ch. 9 - First-Order Differential Equations60
- Ch. 10 - Infinite Sequences and Series119
- Ch. 11 - Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates58
Chapter 7, Problem 7.3.101
Evaluate the integrals in Exercises 97–110.
101. ∫ (log₁₀x / x) dx
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Recognize that the integral is \( \int \frac{\log_{10} x}{x} \, dx \). Since the logarithm is base 10, recall the change of base formula: \( \log_{10} x = \frac{\ln x}{\ln 10} \), where \( \ln x \) is the natural logarithm.
Rewrite the integral using the natural logarithm: \( \int \frac{\log_{10} x}{x} \, dx = \int \frac{\frac{\ln x}{\ln 10}}{x} \, dx = \frac{1}{\ln 10} \int \frac{\ln x}{x} \, dx \).
Focus on the integral \( \int \frac{\ln x}{x} \, dx \). To solve this, use substitution: let \( t = \ln x \), which implies \( dt = \frac{1}{x} dx \).
Rewrite the integral in terms of \( t \): \( \int t \, dt \), since \( \frac{\ln x}{x} dx = t \, dt \).
Integrate \( \int t \, dt \) to get \( \frac{t^2}{2} + C \), then substitute back \( t = \ln x \) to express the answer in terms of \( x \). Finally, multiply by the constant \( \frac{1}{\ln 10} \) from step 2.
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Key Concepts
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Integration of Logarithmic Functions
Integrating logarithmic functions often involves recognizing the form and applying substitution or integration by parts. For example, integrals involving log(x) can be simplified by rewriting the logarithm or using properties of logarithms to facilitate integration.
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Logarithms with different bases can be converted using the formula log_a(x) = ln(x) / ln(a). This is useful because natural logarithms (ln) are easier to integrate and differentiate, allowing the integral to be expressed in terms of ln(x) for simpler calculation.
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The substitution method involves changing variables to simplify an integral. For integrals like ∫ (log₁₀x / x) dx, setting u = log₁₀x or u = ln(x) can transform the integral into a more manageable form, making it easier to evaluate.
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