Math Problem Statement

what is the integral of x/x^2+3

Solution

The integral you're asking for is:

xx2+3dx\int \frac{x}{x^2 + 3} \, dx

To solve this, we can use a substitution method.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Substitute: Let u=x2+3u = x^2 + 3, so du=2xdxdu = 2x \, dx.

  2. Rearrange: Now, divide both sides by 2 to isolate xdxx \, dx: du2=xdx\frac{du}{2} = x \, dx

  3. Rewrite the integral: Substituting this into the original integral, we get: xx2+3dx=12duu\int \frac{x}{x^2 + 3} \, dx = \int \frac{1}{2} \frac{du}{u}

  4. Solve the integral: Now, the integral becomes: 121udu=12lnu+C\frac{1}{2} \int \frac{1}{u} \, du = \frac{1}{2} \ln |u| + C

  5. Substitute back: Since u=x2+3u = x^2 + 3, we substitute back to get the final result: 12lnx2+3+C\frac{1}{2} \ln |x^2 + 3| + C

Thus, the integral of xx2+3dx\frac{x}{x^2 + 3} \, dx is:

12lnx2+3+C\boxed{\frac{1}{2} \ln |x^2 + 3| + C}

Would you like further details on substitution or solving techniques?

Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. What is the integral of xx2+1\frac{x}{x^2 + 1}?
  2. How would you integrate 1x2+3\frac{1}{x^2 + 3}?
  3. Can you generalize this method for xx2+a\frac{x}{x^2 + a}?
  4. How would the integration change if the expression was x3x2+3\frac{x^3}{x^2 + 3}?
  5. How do you evaluate an improper integral involving xx2+3\frac{x}{x^2 + 3} over an infinite domain?

Tip: Substitution is one of the most powerful techniques in calculus, especially for rational functions. Look for expressions where the derivative of part of the function appears elsewhere in the integral.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Integration
Substitution Method

Formulas

Integral of 1/u is ln|u|
Substitution method: du = 2x dx

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus