Simplify the integrand: Simplify the integrand.The expression 1(ln(x)) is equal to 1 for any value of x, because any number raised to the power of 0 is 1, and ln(x) is 0 when x=1. Therefore, the integrand simplifies to x1.
Set up the integral: Set up the integral with the simplified integrand.The integral we need to evaluate is now ∫13x1dx.
Recall the antiderivative: Recall the antiderivative of 1/x. The antiderivative of 1/x is extln∣x∣+C, where C is the constant of integration.
Evaluate the definite integral: Evaluate the definite integral.We need to find the value of ln∣x∣ from 1 to 3.∫13(x1)dx from 1 to 3 = ln∣x∣ evaluated from 1 to 3 = ln(3) - 10
Calculate the final value: Calculate the final value.Since ln(1) is 0, the final value is ln(3)−0, which simplifies to ln(3).
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