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MTH 102 MTH 102 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Find $\int \frac{x}{x-1} dx$.
Options
A $\ln(x+1)$
B $x + \ln(x-1)$
Correct Answer
C $e^{\frac{x+1}{x}}$
D $\ln(\frac{x-1}{x})$
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

To integrate $\frac{x}{x-1}$, we can use algebraic manipulation or polynomial long division.Rewrite the numerator as $(x-1)+1$:$\frac{x}{x-1} = \frac{(x-1)+1}{x-1} = \frac{x-1}{x-1} + \frac{1}{x-1} = 1 + \frac{1}{x-1}$.Now integrate term by term:$\int \left(1 + \frac{1}{x-1}\right) dx = \int 1 \, dx + \int \frac{1}{x-1} \, dx$$= x + \ln|x-1| + C$.Thus, option B is the correct answer.

Hint

Perform polynomial long division or rewrite the numerator to simplify the integrand.

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