Calculus II Integration Strategy
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Improper?
Infinite bound or asymptote?
§7.8 Improper Integrals
Use Limits
Pre-Check: Simplify
Algebra & Identities
u-Substitution?
Function & its derivative?
§5.5 u-Substitution
Reverse Chain Rule
Integration By Parts?
Product? Log? Inv Trig?
§7.1 By Parts
LIATE Rule
Trig Powers?
sin^m * cos^n etc.
§7.2 Trig Integrals
Use Identities
Radicals?
sqrt(a^2 - x^2) etc.
§7.3 Trig Substitution
Draw a Triangle
Rational Function?
Polynomial / Polynomial
§7.4 Partial Fractions
Decompose Denominator