How do you integrate by parts?
Integration by parts integrates a product using ∫ u (dv/dx) dx = uv − ∫ v (du/dx) dx. Choose u so that it becomes simpler when differentiated, such as x or ln x. Find du/dx and v, substitute into the formula, then integrate the remaining term. For example, ∫ x eˣ dx = x eˣ − eˣ + c.
Formula
∫ u (dv/dx) dx = uv − ∫ v (du/dx) dx
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