MixedHardQuestion 330015
Question
∫x/(x²+1) dx equals:
- A(1/2)ln(x²+1) + CCorrect
- Bln(x²+1) + C
- Ctan⁻¹x + C
- D1/(x²+1) + C
Correct answer
(1/2)ln(x²+1) + C
Explanation
Let u = x²+1, du = 2x dx → ∫x/(x²+1) dx = (1/2)∫du/u = (1/2)ln|u| + C = (1/2)ln(x²+1) + C.