The integral given in the image is:

$\int_{1}^{10} \frac{2624}{x^2 + x + 1} \, dx$

Let's solve this step-by-step:

1. Recognize the form of the denominator

The denominator $x^2 + x + 1$ is a quadratic expression that cannot be factored into real linear factors because its discriminant is negative: $\Delta = 1^2 - 4(1)(1) = 1 - 4 = -3$

This implies that the roots are complex, and the denominator cannot be simplified further in terms of real-valued functions.

2. Rewrite the integral

We will use the substitution technique. To evaluate this integral, let: $I = \int \frac{1}{x^2 + x + 1} \, dx$

To proceed, complete the square for $x^2 + x + 1$: $x^2 + x + 1 = \left(x + \frac{1}{2}\right)^2 + \frac{3}{4}$

So, the integral becomes: $I = \int \frac{1}{\left(x + \frac{1}{2}\right)^2 + \left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)^2} \, dx$

3. Use a trigonometric substitution

The standard integral form for: $\int \frac{1}{u^2 + a^2} \, du = \frac{1}{a} \arctan\left(\frac{u}{a}\right) + C$

Substitute $u = x + \frac{1}{2}$ and $a = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$. Then: $I = \frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} \arctan\left(\frac{2(x + \frac{1}{2})}{\sqrt{3}}\right) + C$

4. Incorporate the constant 2624

The integral becomes: $\int \frac{2624}{x^2 + x + 1} \, dx = 2624 \cdot \frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} \arctan\left(\frac{2(x + \frac{1}{2})}{\sqrt{3}}\right) + C$

Simplify the constant: $\int \frac{2624}{x^2 + x + 1} \, dx = \frac{5248}{\sqrt{3}} \arctan\left(\frac{2(x + \frac{1}{2})}{\sqrt{3}}\right) + C$

5. Evaluate the definite integral

The definite integral is evaluated over the limits $x = 1$ to $x = 10$: $\int_{1}^{10} \frac{2624}{x^2 + x + 1} \, dx = \frac{5248}{\sqrt{3}} \left[ \arctan\left(\frac{2(10 + \frac{1}{2})}{\sqrt{3}}\right) - \arctan\left(\frac{2(1 + \frac{1}{2})}{\sqrt{3}}\right) \right]$

Now substitute: $\arctan\left(\frac{2(10 + \frac{1}{2})}{\sqrt{3}}\right) = \arctan\left(\frac{2(10.5)}{\sqrt{3}}\right) = \arctan\left(\frac{21}{\sqrt{3}}\right)$ $\arctan\left(\frac{2(1 + \frac{1}{2})}{\sqrt{3}}\right) = \arctan\left(\frac{3}{\sqrt{3}}\right) = \arctan(\sqrt{3})$

6. Final Answer

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Related Questions:

1. What is the significance of completing the square in integrals involving quadratics?
2. How does the discriminant determine whether a quadratic can be factored?
3. Can you explain the general formula for integrating $\frac{1}{u^2 + a^2}$?
4. What is the role of substitution in solving definite integrals?
5. Why are definite integrals evaluated with limits after antiderivatives are found?

Tip:

When working with quadratic expressions in integrals, always check the discriminant first to determine whether factoring or completing the square is needed.