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\[ \int \frac{dx}{25-x^2}= \]

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For \(\int\frac{dx}{a^2-x^2}\), use \(\frac{1}{2a}\log\left|\frac{a+x}{a-x}\right|+c\).
  • \(\frac{1}{5}\log\left|\frac{x-5}{x+5}\right|+c\)
  • \(\frac{1}{5}\log\left|\frac{x+5}{x-5}\right|+c\)
  • \(\frac{1}{10}\log\left|\frac{5+x}{5-x}\right|+c\)
  • \(\frac{1}{10}\log\left|\frac{5-x}{5+x}\right|+c\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This integral is of a standard form that can be solved either by using partial fraction decomposition or by applying a standard integration formula.
Step 2: Key Formula or Approach:
The standard integration formula for this type of integrand is: \[ \int \frac{dx}{a^2 - x^2} = \frac{1}{2a} \log \left|\frac{a+x}{a-x}\right| + C \] Alternatively, using partial fractions: \[ \frac{1}{a^2-x^2} = \frac{1}{(a-x)(a+x)} = \frac{A}{a-x} + \frac{B}{a+x} \] Step 3: Detailed Explanation:
The given integral is $\int \frac{dx}{25 - x^2}$. This can be written as $\int \frac{dx}{5^2 - x^2}$. This matches the standard form $\int \frac{dx}{a^2 - x^2}$ with $a=5$. Applying the formula: \[ \int \frac{dx}{5^2 - x^2} = \frac{1}{2(5)} \log \left|\frac{5+x}{5-x}\right| + C \] \[ = \frac{1}{10} \log \left|\frac{5+x}{5-x}\right| + C \] Now let's examine the options. Option (C) is $\frac{1}{10} \log \left|\frac{5+x}{x-5}\right| + c$. We know that $5-x = -(x-5)$. Therefore, $\left|\frac{5+x}{5-x}\right| = \left|\frac{5+x}{-(x-5)}\right| = \frac{|5+x|}{|-(x-5)|} = \frac{|5+x|}{|x-5|} = \left|\frac{5+x}{x-5}\right|$. So, our result $\frac{1}{10} \log \left|\frac{5+x}{5-x}\right| + C$ is equivalent to option (C). Step 4: Final Answer:
The value of the integral is $\frac{1}{10} \log \left|\frac{5+x}{5-x}\right| + C$, which is equivalent to the expression in option (C). Therefore, option (C) is correct.
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