Q.Choose the correct option: ∫x+1+x1+x+x+x2dx=
(A) 21x+1+c (B) 32(x+1)3/2+c (C) x+1+c (D) 2(x+1)3/2+c
Concept understanding — Integration by Substitution
The substitution (change-of-variable) method mirrors the chain rule of differentiation. If u=g(x) is a differentiable function, then
∫f(g(x))g′(x)dx=∫f(u)du,
because du=g′(x)dx. Choosing u so that its derivative already appears (up to a constant) in the integrand converts a hard integral into a standard one; after integrating in u, substitute back u=g(x).
Two especially useful consequences (with u=f(x)):
∫f(x)f′(x)dx=log∣f(x)∣+c,∫f′(x)[f(x)]ndx=n+1[f(x)]n+1+c (n=−1).
Standard log-form results that follow are ∫tanxdx=log∣secx∣+c, ∫cotxdx=log∣sinx∣+c, ∫cosecxdx=log∣cosecx−cotx∣+c, and ∫secxdx=log∣secx+tanx∣+c.
For a trigonometric substitution (e.g. x=atanθ), draw a right triangle to read back the other trig ratios when reversing the substitution.
The whole method rests on picking a u whose differential g′(x)dx is present in the integrand. If it isn't (even up to a constant multiple), substitution won't simplify things — try a different method.
The numerator secretly factors so the denominator cancels, leaving a plain 1+x to integrate.
Option (B): 32(x+1)3/2+c
Write the numerator as 1+x+x(1+x). Notice 1+x⋅1+x=1+x and 1+x⋅x=x(1+x), so 1+x+x+x2=1+x(1+x+x). Dividing by the denominator x+1+x cancels exactly, leaving the integral ∫1+xdx. By the power rule, ∫(1+x)1/2dx=3/2(1+x)3/2+c=32(1+x)3/2+c.
Option (B): 32(x+1)3/2+c
Algebraic factoring to cancel the denominator, then the power rule
Trying to rationalize by multiplying by the conjugate immediately, instead of first spotting that the numerator already factors with the denominator as one of its factors.
- CBSE 2026Set ANNUAL1 markQ.Evaluate: ∫1+x22xdx
›Reveal solutionSolution
Substitute t=1+x2, so dt=2xdx — the numerator is exactly dt.
Let t=1+x2, then dt=2xdx.
∫1+x22xdx=∫tdt=ln∣t∣+C=ln(1+x2)+C
(the +C can be dropped from absolute value since 1+x2>0 always)
✓Final answerln(1+x2)+C
- CBSE 2026Set ANNUAL1 markMCQQ.∫exdx=(a) 2ex(1−x)+c(b) 2x(1−ex)+c(c) 2ex(x−1)+c(d) 2x(ex−1)+c
›Reveal solutionSolution
Substituting t=x turns the integral into 2∫tetdt, which by parts gives 2ex(x−1)+c.
Let t=x, so x=t2 and dx=2tdt.
∫exdx=∫et⋅2tdt=2∫tetdt
Using integration by parts with u=t, dv=etdt (so du=dt, v=et):
2∫tetdt=2[tet−∫etdt]=2[tet−et]+c=2et(t−1)+c
Substituting back t=x: 2ex(x−1)+c.
✓Final answerThe correct option is (c) 2ex(x−1)+c.
- CBSE 2025Set ANNUAL1 markMCQQ.If ∫x231/xdx=k(31/x)+c, then the value of k is:(a) −log31(b) log3(c) log31(d) −log3
›Reveal solutionSolution
Substituting u=1/x converts the integral into a standard exponential integral.
Let u=x1, so du=−x21dx, i.e. x2dx=−du.
Then ∫x231/xdx=∫3u(−du)=−∫3udu=−log33u+c=−log331/x+c.
Comparing with k(31/x)+c, we get k=−log31.
✓Final answerThe correct option is (a) −log31.
- CBSE 2025Set MARCH1 markMCQQ.∫xlogxdx, (x>0) is :(a) x22+c(b) 21(logx)2+c(c) −x22+c(d) −21(logx)2+c
›Reveal solutionSolution
Use the substitution u=logx; the x1dx becomes du, leaving a standard power integral. The answer is 21(logx)2+c, option (b).
Substitution. Let
u=logx⟹du=x1dx.
Rewrite the integral.
∫xlogxdx=∫udu.
Integrate.
∫udu=2u2+c=21(logx)2+c.
The other options do not arise from any valid integration of xlogx.
✓Final answerOption (b) 21(logx)2+c.
- CBSE 2024Set ANNUAL1 markMCQQ.∫sin2xtanxdx is:(a) 21tanx+C(b) tanx+C(c) 41tanx+C(d) 2tanx+C
›Reveal solutionSolution
The integral equals tanx+C.
Let u=tanx, so du=sec2xdx, i.e. dx=cos2xdu.
Also sin2x=1+tan2x2tanx=1+u22u and cos2x=1+u21.
So the integrand becomes
1+u22uu⋅1+u21du=2u(1+u2)u(1+u2)du=2u1du.
Integrating:
∫2u1du=u+C=tanx+C.
✓Final answer∫sin2xtanxdx=tanx+C — option (b).
- CBSE 2024Set ANNUAL1 markMCQQ.The value of ∫1−xdx is ______.(a) 21−x+c(b) −21−x+c(c) x+c(d) x+c
›Reveal solutionSolution
Put u=1−x, so du=−dx; the integral becomes −∫u−1/2du=−2u=−21−x+c.
Let u=1−x⇒du=−dx⇒dx=−du. Then
∫1−xdx=∫u−du=−∫u−1/2du=−21u1/2=−2u.
Substitute u=1−x back:
=−21−x+c.
✓Final answer∫1−xdx=−21−x+c — option (b).
- CBSE 2024Set ANNUAL1 markQ.Fill in the blanks : The integral of (2x+4)5 with respect to x is ________ + c.
›Reveal solutionSolution
∫(2x+4)5dx=12(2x+4)6+c.
Use the standard result ∫(ax+b)ndx=a(n+1)(ax+b)n+1+c (the extra a1 accounts for the inner derivative). With a=2, b=4, n=5:
∫(2x+4)5dx=2×6(2x+4)6+c=12(2x+4)6+c.
✓Final answerThe blank is 12(2x+4)6, so ∫(2x+4)5dx=12(2x+4)6+c.
- CBSE 2023Set ANNUAL1 markMCQQ.∫xsinxdx=(a) −2sinx+c(b) 2cosx+c(c) −2cosx+c(d) 2sinx+c
›Reveal solutionSolution
The substitution u=x makes du=2xdx, converting the integral directly to 2∫sinudu.
Let u=x. Then du=2x1dx, so dx=2xdu=2udu.
∫xsinxdx=∫usinu⋅2udu=2∫sinudu=−2cosu+c
Substituting back u=x:
=−2cosx+c
✓Final answer−2cosx+c.
- CBSE 2023Set ANNUAL1 markMCQQ.∫(1−x)−2dx=(1−x)−1+c(a) True(b) False
›Reveal solutionSolution
Substituting u=1−x (or differentiating the given answer) confirms ∫(1−x)−2dx=(1−x)−1+c, so the statement is True.
Evaluate the integral by substitution. Let u=1−x, so du=−dx, i.e. dx=−du:
∫(1−x)−2dx=∫u−2(−du)=−∫u−2du=−(−1u−1)=u−1+c=(1−x)−1+c.
As a cross-check, differentiate the proposed answer:
dxd[(1−x)−1]=−1(1−x)−2⋅(−1)=(1−x)−2,
which is exactly the integrand. Both methods agree.
✓Final answerTrue — ∫(1−x)−2dx=(1−x)−1+c.
- CBSE 2020Set MARCH1 markMCQQ.∫1+exexdx is :(a) 21+ex+C(b) ex1+ex+C(c) 1+ex+C(d) 1+exex+C
›Reveal solutionSolution
Put u=1+ex; then du=exdx matches the numerator exactly, giving ∫u−1/2du=21+ex+C.
Step 1 — Substitution. Let u=1+ex. Then dxdu=ex, i.e. du=exdx.
Step 2 — Rewrite the integral.
∫1+exexdx=∫udu=∫u−1/2du.
Step 3 — Integrate.
∫u−1/2du=1/2u1/2+C=2u+C=21+ex+C.
✓Final answerOption (a) 21+ex+C.
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