key term - Substitution

Definition

Substitution is an integration technique used to simplify complex integrands by replacing variables with new ones that make integration easier.

Related terms

U-Substitution:

U-substitution is a specific type of substitution where we let u represent an expression within the integrand.

Integration by Parts:

Integration by parts is another integration technique that involves breaking down an integral into two parts and applying a specific formula.

Trigonometric Substitution:

Trigonometric substitution is a method used when dealing with integrals involving square roots of quadratic expressions or trigonometric functions.