Find $\int \frac{1}{x(1+x^2)} dx$.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → $\ln|x| - \frac{1}{2}(1+x^2) + C$
$I = \int \frac{1}{x(1+x^2)} dx = \int \left( \frac{1}{x} - \frac{x}{1+x^2} \right) dx$
$= \log |x| - \frac{1}{2} \log(1+x^2) + C$