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MTH 102 MTH 102 Past Questions Objective Question

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Obtain ∫(1/(4+9x²)) dx.
Options
A (1/3)tan−¹(4x/3)
B (1/3)tan−¹(3x/2)
C (1/6)tan−¹(3x/2)
Correct Answer
D ln(4+9x²)
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

This integral is of the form ∫1/(a²+u²) du = (1/a)tan−¹(u/a) + C.First, rewrite the denominator to match this form: 4+9x² = 2²+(3x)².So, we have a = 2 and u = 3x.Next, find du: du = d/dx (3x) dx = 3 dx. This implies dx = du/3.Substitute these into the integral:∫(1/(2²+u²)) (du/3) = (1/3) ∫(1/(2²+u²)) du.Now apply the standard integral formula:(1/3) * (1/2)tan−¹(u/2) + C.(1/6)tan−¹(u/2) + C.Substitute back u = 3x:(1/6)tan−¹(3x/2) + C.Option C matches this result.

Hint

Recognize the integral as a form related to the derivative of the inverse tangent function. Use a substitution to match ∫1/(a²+u²) du.

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