Let , . If , then is equal to:
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Let , . If , then is equal to:
Correct answer:C
Standard Method
Given: with and .
Find: .
Use the substitution shown in the solution:
Then
so
Now simplify the integral:
Integrating term by term,
At , we have
Therefore,
Now simplify:
Hence,
Therefore, the value of is , so the correct option is C.
Substitution and simplification
Given: .
Find: .
The key idea is to convert the denominator into a single variable. Take
Then
Also, from , we get
Hence
Using this together with gives the transformed integrand used in the solution.
So the integral becomes
Now decompose:
Integrating,
For ,
Thus,
Finally,
Therefore,
Therefore, the correct option is C.
Using the same variable as both the upper limit and the dummy variable of integration without recognizing the substitution step. This causes confusion in transforming the integrand. Treat the integrand carefully under the substitution as shown in the solution.
Differentiating incorrectly. The derivative is , not only or only . Use the product rule correctly before replacing terms in the integral.
Making an error in partial fraction decomposition of . If the decomposition is wrong, the logarithmic and rational terms will be incorrect. Verify that before integrating.
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