Work out the following two integrals

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · AP · Calculus BC · Integration and Accumulation of Change · Integration and Accumulation of Change

Problem

Work out the following two integrals, using the result of the first to assist with the second wherever appropriate. (a) Evaluate I1=∫x ln⁡x dxI_{1}=\displaystyle\int x\,\ln x\,dx. (b) Hence or otherwise, determine I2=∫(ln⁡x)2 dxI_{2}=\displaystyle\int (\ln x)^{2}\,dx.

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