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6.10 Integrating Using Substitution

AP Calculus AB

Integration by Substitution (u-Substitution)

The chain rule connection

The u-substitution procedure

Step-by-step framework

Example 1 — Power with linear inner function

Example 2 — Exponential with inner function

Example 3 — Trigonometric

Example 4 — Rational function leading to logarithm

Example 5 — Square root

How to choose $u$

u-Substitution with definite integrals

Adjusting for missing constants

Common u-substitution patterns

Tricky examples

AP exam tips

Vocabulary