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A logarithm in the denominator

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Evaluate the integral of from to , rounded to decimal places. The integrand extends continuously to the endpoints of the interval.

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A whole number, a decimal, a fraction like 3/8 or a percent.

Hint

Put a parameter in the exponent, differentiate with respect to it, and integrate back.

Solution
  1. Define as the integral of from to for , so and we want .
  2. Differentiating under the integral sign removes the logarithm: is the integral of from to , which is .
  3. Integrating back from gives , so .
  4. Since , the integral is .

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