JAMB Mathematics 2013 Question 38

Question 38

Integration

Integrate ((1 + x)/x3) dx.

  1. A.2x2 − 1/x + k
  2. B.−1/(2x2) − 1/x + k
  3. C.−x2/2 − 1/x + k
  4. D.x2 − 1/x + k
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (−1/(2x2) − 1/x + k)

Explanation

Split as x−3 + x−2. Integrating gives −x−2/2 − x−1 + k = −1/(2x2) − 1/x + k.