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We need to evaluate
I=∫(1+(logx)2logx−1)2dx.
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Since the options suggest expressions involving 1+(logx)2x, let us differentiate
f(x)=1+(logx)2x.
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Differentiate using the quotient rule:
f′(x)=(1+(logx)2)2(1+(logx)2)⋅dxd(x)−x⋅dxd(1+(logx)2).
Now,
dxd(x)=1,
and
dxd(1+(logx)2)=2logx⋅x1.
So,
f′(x)=(1+(logx)2)21+(logx)2−x(2logx⋅x1).
This simplifies to
f′(x)=(1+(logx)2)21+(logx)2−2logx.
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Rewrite the numerator:
1+(logx)2−2logx=(logx−1)2.
Hence,