∫ (x² + 4x + 2) / (6x) dx

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Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the integral of the expression (x² + 4x + 2) / (6x) with respect to x. To solve it, we need to simplify the expression, potentially break it into simpler parts, and then integrate term by term.

Answer

The integral is $$ \frac{x^2}{12} + \frac{2}{3} x + \frac{1}{3} \ln|x| + C $$
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The integral is

$$ \frac{x^2}{12} + \frac{2}{3} x + \frac{1}{3} \ln|x| + C $$

Steps to Solve

  1. Simplify the Expression

We start by dividing each term in the numerator by the denominator:

$$ \frac{x^2 + 4x + 2}{6x} = \frac{x^2}{6x} + \frac{4x}{6x} + \frac{2}{6x} $$

This simplifies to:

$$ \frac{x}{6} + \frac{2}{3} + \frac{1}{3x} $$

  1. Set Up the Integral

Now we can express the integral as:

$$ \int \left( \frac{x}{6} + \frac{2}{3} + \frac{1}{3x} \right) , dx $$

  1. Integrate Each Term

Integrate each term separately:

  • For the first term, we have:

$$ \int \frac{x}{6} , dx = \frac{1}{6} \cdot \frac{x^2}{2} = \frac{x^2}{12} $$

  • For the second term:

$$ \int \frac{2}{3} , dx = \frac{2}{3} x $$

  • For the third term:

$$ \int \frac{1}{3x} , dx = \frac{1}{3} \ln|x| $$

  1. Combine Results

Now we combine the integrated terms and add the constant of integration $C$:

$$ \int \frac{x^2 + 4x + 2}{6x} , dx = \frac{x^2}{12} + \frac{2}{3} x + \frac{1}{3} \ln|x| + C $$

The integral is

$$ \frac{x^2}{12} + \frac{2}{3} x + \frac{1}{3} \ln|x| + C $$

More Information

This integral is a straightforward example of using basic integration rules. It's broken down into simple terms that can be easily integrated, showcasing the power of simplification in calculus.

Tips

  • Forgetting to include the constant of integration $C$ after solving the integral.
  • Misapplying the rules of integration for logarithmic functions, especially $\int \frac{1}{x} , dx$.
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