Prove that $\int_{1}^{3} \frac{dx}{x^{2}(x+1)} = \frac{2}{3} + \log \frac{2}{3}$.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
Let $I = \int_{1}^{3} \frac{dx}{x^{2}(x+1)}$.
Using partial fractions,let $\frac{1}{x^{2}(x+1)} = \frac{A}{x} + \frac{B}{x^{2}} + \frac{C}{x+1}$.
Multiplying by $x^{2}(x+1)$,we get $1 = Ax(x+1) + B(x+1) + Cx^{2}$.
Expanding the terms,$1 = (A+C)x^{2} + (A+B)x + B$.
Equating coefficients,we get $B = 1$,$A+B = 0 \Rightarrow A = -1$,and $A+C = 0 \Rightarrow C = 1$.
Thus,$\frac{1}{x^{2}(x+1)} = -\frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{x^{2}} + \frac{1}{x+1}$.
Integrating term by term:
$I = \int_{1}^{3} \left( -\frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{x^{2}} + \frac{1}{x+1} \right) dx$
$I = \left[ -\log|x| - \frac{1}{x} + \log|x+1| \right]_{1}^{3}$
$I = \left[ \log\left| \frac{x+1}{x} \right| - \frac{1}{x} \right]_{1}^{3}$
$I = \left( \log\left( \frac{4}{3} \right) - \frac{1}{3} \right) - \left( \log(2) - 1 \right)$
$I = \log\left( \frac{4}{3} \right) - \log(2) - \frac{1}{3} + 1$
$I = \log\left( \frac{4/3}{2} \right) + \frac{2}{3}$
$I = \log\left( \frac{2}{3} \right) + \frac{2}{3}$.
Hence,the result is proved.

Explore More

Similar Questions

If $\int_0^3 (3x^2 - 4x + 2) dx = k$, then an integer root of $3x^2 - 4x + 2 = \frac{3k}{5}$ is

$\int_{0}^{\infty} \frac{dx}{(x^{2}+4)(x^{2}+9)} = $

$\int_{-1}^4 \sqrt{\frac{4-x}{x+1}} \, dx =$

$\int_{-2}^2 |x^2-x-2| dx =$

If $\int_0^k \frac{dx}{2 + 8x^2} = \frac{\pi}{16}$,then $k = $

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo