JEE Mathematics · Hard

Indefinite Integration: Reduction formula MCQ

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Reduction formulaHardQuestion 330009

Question

∫ln x dx equals:
  1. A
    x ln x − x + C
    Correct
  2. B
    ln x + C
  3. C
    x/ln x + C
  4. D
    ln x / x + C

Correct answer

x ln x − x + C

Explanation

By parts: u = ln x, dv = dx → du = 1/x dx, v = x. ∫ln x dx = x ln x − ∫x·(1/x) dx = x ln x − ∫1 dx = x ln x − x + C.