- Solution 1: Using logarithm rules, logx=log(x1/2)=21logx, so we can simplify:
∫1exlogxdx=∫1e2xlogxdx
We use the substitution u=logx, du=x1dx:
∫1e2xlogxdx=21∫1eulog(x)⋅dux1dx=21∫log(1)log(e)udu=21∫01udu=21[21u2]01=21[21−0]=41
- Solution 2: We use the substitution u=logx. Then dxdu=x1⋅2x1=2x1, hence 2du=x1dx. This fits our integral nicely!
∫1exlogxdx=∫log1logeu⋅2du=[u2]01/2=(21)2−02=41