U-Substitution

Definition

U-substitution is a technique used to simplify integrals by substituting a new variable for part of the original expression.

Related terms

Chain Rule:

The chain rule is used in differentiation to find derivatives when there are nested functions.

Integration by Parts:

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

Trigonometric Substitutions:

Trigonometric substitutions are special cases of u-substitution where trigonometric identities are used to simplify integrals involving trigonometric functions.