Question
Mathematics Question on Integrals of Some Particular Functions
∫x−xdx is equal to
A
2log∣x−1∣+C
B
2log∣x+1∣+C
C
log∣x−1∣+C
D
21log∣x+1∣+C
Answer
2log∣x−1∣+C
Explanation
Solution
Let I=∫x−xdx=∫x(x−1)dx
Put x−1=t
⇒2x1dx=dt
∴I=∫t2dt=2log∣t∣+C
=2log∣x−1∣+C