Integrate (frac{1 + x}{x^{3}} mathrm d x)

Integrate (frac{1 + x}{x^{3}} mathrm d x)

  • A.
    (2x^{2} – frac{1}{x} + k)
  • B.
    (-frac{1}{2x^{2}} – frac{1}{x} + k)
  • C.
    (-frac{x^{2}}{2} – frac{1}{x} + k)
  • D.
    (x^{2} – frac{1}{x} + k)
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

(int frac{1 + x}{x^{3}} mathrm d x)

= (int (frac{1}{x^{3}} + frac{x}{x^{3}}) mathrm d x)

= (int (x^{-3} + x^{-2}) mathrm d x)

= (frac{-1}{2x^{2}} – frac{1}{x} + k)

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