Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the integrals ∫ (ln x / x^2) dx and ∫ (from 1 to e) x^2 ln x dx

Solution

Let's solve these integrals step-by-step.

Problem 47:

The integral to evaluate is: lnxx2dx\int \frac{\ln x}{x^2} \, dx

Let's solve this by using integration by parts. Set:

  1. u=lnxdu=1xdxu = \ln x \Rightarrow du = \frac{1}{x} \, dx
  2. dv=1x2dx=x2dxv=1xdv = \frac{1}{x^2} \, dx = x^{-2} \, dx \Rightarrow v = -\frac{1}{x}

Applying integration by parts, udv=uvvdu\int u \, dv = uv - \int v \, du:

lnxx2dx=lnxx1x1xdx\int \frac{\ln x}{x^2} \, dx = -\frac{\ln x}{x} - \int -\frac{1}{x} \cdot \frac{1}{x} \, dx =lnxx+1x2dx= -\frac{\ln x}{x} + \int \frac{1}{x^2} \, dx =lnxx1x+C= -\frac{\ln x}{x} - \frac{1}{x} + C

So, the result for this integral is: lnxx2dx=lnxx1x+C\int \frac{\ln x}{x^2} \, dx = -\frac{\ln x}{x} - \frac{1}{x} + C


Problem 48:

The definite integral to evaluate is: 1ex2lnxdx\int_1^e x^2 \ln x \, dx

We can solve this using integration by parts as well. Set:

  1. u=lnxdu=1xdxu = \ln x \Rightarrow du = \frac{1}{x} \, dx
  2. dv=x2dxv=x33dv = x^2 \, dx \Rightarrow v = \frac{x^3}{3}

Then, applying integration by parts: x2lnxdx=x33lnxx331xdx\int x^2 \ln x \, dx = \frac{x^3}{3} \ln x - \int \frac{x^3}{3} \cdot \frac{1}{x} \, dx =x33lnxx23dx= \frac{x^3}{3} \ln x - \int \frac{x^2}{3} \, dx =x33lnxx39+C= \frac{x^3}{3} \ln x - \frac{x^3}{9} + C

Now, we evaluate this expression from x=1x = 1 to x=ex = e: 1ex2lnxdx=(e33lnee39)(133ln1139)\int_1^e x^2 \ln x \, dx = \left( \frac{e^3}{3} \ln e - \frac{e^3}{9} \right) - \left( \frac{1^3}{3} \ln 1 - \frac{1^3}{9} \right)

Since lne=1\ln e = 1 and ln1=0\ln 1 = 0, this simplifies to: =(e33e39)(019)= \left( \frac{e^3}{3} - \frac{e^3}{9} \right) - \left( 0 - \frac{1}{9} \right) =2e39+19= \frac{2e^3}{9} + \frac{1}{9} =2e3+19= \frac{2e^3 + 1}{9}

So, the result for this definite integral is: 1ex2lnxdx=2e3+19\int_1^e x^2 \ln x \, dx = \frac{2e^3 + 1}{9}

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Here are five related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How would you apply integration by parts to different types of functions?
  2. What are alternative techniques for evaluating integrals involving logarithmic functions?
  3. How can definite integrals be applied to real-world problems?
  4. Why is it helpful to recognize when integration by parts is appropriate?
  5. What is the significance of constants in indefinite integrals?

Tip: When integrating by parts, remember to choose uu and dvdv such that dvdv is easy to integrate, and dudu simplifies the integral.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integration
Integration by Parts
Logarithmic Functions
Definite Integrals
Indefinite Integrals

Formulas

Integration by Parts: ∫ u dv = uv - ∫ v du
Properties of Logarithmic and Power Functions

Theorems

Integration by Parts Theorem
Properties of Logarithmic Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus