Simple İntegral question Check

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The discussion revolves around evaluating the integral ##\int \frac{x}{\left(C-x\right)^2}dx##, where ##C## is a constant. Participants are examining the steps taken in the integration process and comparing results obtained through different methods.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts a substitution method, letting ##c-x=u##, and raises a question about a discrepancy between their result and that from Symbolab. Other participants suggest the possibility of a typo in the calculations.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the results. Some have suggested checking the work through differentiation rather than relying solely on software outputs.

Contextual Notes

Participants express frustration with automated tools like Symbolab and question the learning value of using such resources. There is an implicit acknowledgment of potential errors in the original poster's work.

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Homework Statement


##\int \frac{x}{\left(C-x\right)^2}dx=?##
Here ##C## is a constant

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The Attempt at a Solution


##c-x=u## then ##dx=-du##
then it becomes,
##\int \frac{u-c}{\left(u\right)^2}du##
##\int \frac{u}{u^2}-\frac{c}{u^2}du##
From there I found
##ln\left(c-x\right)+\frac{c}{c-x}##
but symbolab says its,
##ln\left(c-x\right)+\frac{x}{c-x}##
I cannot see how ??
 
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It's probably quicker to just differentiate your result than to check it with software from which you learn nothing.
 
alan2 said:
It's probably quicker to just differentiate your result than to check it with software from which you learn nothing.
Make sense never thought.
 

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