Math Problem Statement

∫ x 2 + 1 x 2 − 5 x + 6 d x

Solution

The integral given is:

x2+1x25x+6dx\int \frac{x^2 + 1}{x^2 - 5x + 6} \, dx

To solve this, we'll first try to simplify the integrand by partial fraction decomposition or by a suitable substitution if applicable.

Step 1: Factor the denominator

The denominator x25x+6x^2 - 5x + 6 can be factored as:

x25x+6=(x2)(x3)x^2 - 5x + 6 = (x - 2)(x - 3)

Step 2: Set up partial fraction decomposition

We can express the integrand as a sum of partial fractions:

x2+1(x2)(x3)=Ax2+Bx3+Cx+D(x2)(x3)\frac{x^2 + 1}{(x - 2)(x - 3)} = \frac{A}{x - 2} + \frac{B}{x - 3} + \frac{Cx + D}{(x - 2)(x - 3)}

However, since the degree of the numerator is equal to the degree of the denominator, we don't need the term Cx+D(x2)(x3)\frac{Cx + D}{(x - 2)(x - 3)}. Instead, we write:

x2+1(x2)(x3)=1+(5x5)(x2)(x3)\frac{x^2 + 1}{(x - 2)(x - 3)} = 1 + \frac{(5x - 5)}{(x - 2)(x - 3)}

This simplifies to:

x2+1x25x+6=1+5x5(x2)(x3)\frac{x^2 + 1}{x^2 - 5x + 6} = 1 + \frac{5x - 5}{(x - 2)(x - 3)}

Step 3: Integrate each term

Now, integrate term by term:

  1. Integrate 11: 1dx=x\int 1 \, dx = x

  2. Integrate the fraction: 5x5(x2)(x3)=5(x1)(x2)(x3)\frac{5x - 5}{(x - 2)(x - 3)} = \frac{5(x - 1)}{(x - 2)(x - 3)}

    For this, use partial fractions: 5(x1)(x2)(x3)=Ax2+Bx3\frac{5(x - 1)}{(x - 2)(x - 3)} = \frac{A}{x - 2} + \frac{B}{x - 3} Solve for AA and BB: 5(x1)=A(x3)+B(x2)5(x - 1) = A(x - 3) + B(x - 2) This gives: A=10,B=5A = 10, \quad B = -5

    So: 10x25x3dx=10lnx25lnx3\int \frac{10}{x - 2} - \frac{5}{x - 3} \, dx = 10 \ln|x - 2| - 5 \ln|x - 3|

Step 4: Combine all the results

Putting everything together:

x2+1x25x+6dx=x+10lnx25lnx3+C\int \frac{x^2 + 1}{x^2 - 5x + 6} \, dx = x + 10 \ln|x - 2| - 5 \ln|x - 3| + C

Where CC is the constant of integration.

Would you like any details on a specific part of the solution, or do you have any questions?


  1. How does partial fraction decomposition work?
  2. Can every rational function be decomposed into partial fractions?
  3. What happens if the degree of the numerator is higher than the degree of the denominator?
  4. How do logarithmic integration terms arise in integrals?
  5. Can substitution be an alternative method for this integral?

Tip: Always check if the degree of the numerator is less than the degree of the denominator before applying partial fractions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integration
Partial Fraction Decomposition
Logarithmic Integration

Formulas

Partial fraction decomposition formula
Integration formulas

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

College