Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the integral \( \int \frac{1}{x \ln(x)} \, dx \).

Solution

To solve the integral

1xln(x)dx,\int \frac{1}{x \ln(x)} \, dx,

we can proceed as follows:

Step 1: Substitution

Let u=ln(x)u = \ln(x), which implies that du=1xdxdu = \frac{1}{x} dx.

Step 2: Rewrite the Integral

Substituting uu into the integral, we have:

1xln(x)dx=1udu.\int \frac{1}{x \ln(x)} \, dx = \int \frac{1}{u} \, du.

Step 3: Solve the Integral

The integral 1udu\int \frac{1}{u} \, du is a standard integral:

1udu=lnu+C.\int \frac{1}{u} \, du = \ln|u| + C.

Step 4: Substitute Back u=ln(x)u = \ln(x)

Substitute u=ln(x)u = \ln(x) back into the solution:

lnu+C=lnln(x)+C.\ln|u| + C = \ln|\ln(x)| + C.

Final Answer:

1xln(x)dx=lnln(x)+C.\int \frac{1}{x \ln(x)} \, dx = \ln|\ln(x)| + C.

Would you like a deeper explanation of any step or examples of similar integrals?

Here are some related questions for you to consider:

  1. What if the integral had a different denominator, such as x(ln(x))2x (\ln(x))^2?
  2. Can this integral appear in real-life applications? If so, where?
  3. What are some alternative methods to solve this integral?
  4. How does this technique extend to integrals involving functions like ln(x)\ln(x) or ln(ln(x))\ln(\ln(x))?
  5. How can improper integrals involving 1xln(x)\frac{1}{x \ln(x)} be handled over different intervals?

Tip: Always check whether a substitution simplifies the integral—it is often a key technique in solving complicated expressions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integration
Substitution
Logarithmic Functions

Formulas

\( \int \frac{1}{u} \, du = \ln|u| + C \)

Theorems

Properties of logarithms
Substitution Rule for Integration

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Mathematics