Q.If ∫x23x1dx=k(3x1)+c, then the value of k is
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.
Substitute u=1/x.
Option (3): −log31
Substitute u=1/x.
Step 1. Put u=x1, so du=−x21dx, i.e. x2dx=−du.
Step 2. ∫3u(−du)=−∫3udu=−log33u+c=−log31(31/x)+c.
Step 3. Comparing with k(31/x)+c gives k=−log31.
Option (3): −log31
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- 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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