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U-Substitution

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U need to substitute to make it easier to integrate. A short video shows learners how to use U-substitution to find the integral of a binomial raised to a power. In the examples, scholars do not have to determine the quantity to substitute as it is already defined.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Provide examples where the pupils must determine u  to substitute
  • Conduct a quick review of derivatives of basic functions
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires knowledge of integration of powers
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Shows each step in the integration
  • Explains why the constant term does not need to be multiplied by the constant variable, C
Cons
  • None