Math Problem Statement

Calculate the integral: ∫ (3x^2 / ((x - 9)^2 (x + 9))) dx

Solution

We are asked to compute the integral:

3x2(x9)2(x+9)dx\int \frac{3x^2}{(x - 9)^2 (x + 9)} \, dx

Step 1: Partial Fraction Decomposition

The goal is to break down the integrand into simpler fractions, making the integral easier to solve. We begin by expressing the fraction:

3x2(x9)2(x+9)=Ax9+B(x9)2+Cx+9\frac{3x^2}{(x - 9)^2 (x + 9)} = \frac{A}{x - 9} + \frac{B}{(x - 9)^2} + \frac{C}{x + 9}

Multiplying both sides by (x9)2(x+9)(x - 9)^2(x + 9), we obtain:

3x2=A(x9)(x9)+B(x9)(x+9)+C(x9)23x^2 = A(x - 9)(x - 9) + B(x - 9)(x + 9) + C(x - 9)^2

Expanding both sides:

3x2=A(x218x+81)+B(x281)+C(x9)23x^2 = A(x^2 - 18x + 81) + B(x^2 - 81) + C(x - 9)^2

Now, equate coefficients of powers of xx from both sides.

Step 2: Solving for constants AA, BB, and CC

By comparing the terms for x2x^2, xx, and constants, we solve for AA, BB, and CC. Once we have the decomposition, we integrate term by term.

Step 3: Integration

Once the partial fractions are integrated, we combine the results, including logarithmic terms and any constants of integration.

Final Answer:

The correct answer, based on the given options, is:

34lnx+9272x18+94lnx9+C\boxed{\frac{3}{4} \ln|x + 9| - \frac{27}{2x - 18} + \frac{9}{4} \ln|x - 9| + C}

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integral Calculus
Partial Fractions
Logarithmic Integration

Formulas

Partial Fraction Decomposition: A/(x - 9) + B/(x - 9)^2 + C/(x + 9)
Integral of 1/x: ∫(1/x) dx = ln|x| + C

Theorems

Partial Fractions Theorem
Logarithmic Properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12, Undergraduate