Question:

$\displaystyle \int \frac{\sin(\cot^{-1}x)}{1+x^2} \, dx$ is equal to:

Show Hint

Inverse trig substitution simplifies complex integrals.
Updated On: Apr 24, 2026
  • $-\cos(\cot^{-1}x) + C$
  • $\cos(\cot^{-1}x) + C$
  • $\frac{\cos(\cot^{-1}x)}{1+x^2} + C$
  • $\frac{\cos(\cot^{-1}x)}{2} + C$
  • $-\frac{\cos(\cot^{-1}x)}{1+x^2} + C$
Show Solution
collegedunia
Verified By Collegedunia

The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Concept:
• Use substitution: $t = \cot^{-1}x$

Step 1:
Substitute
\[ t = \cot^{-1}x \Rightarrow \frac{dt}{dx} = -\frac{1}{1+x^2} \] \[ dx = -(1+x^2)dt \]

Step 2:
Substitute in integral
\[ \int \frac{\sin(\cot^{-1}x)}{1+x^2} dx = \int \sin t \cdot (-dt) \] \[ = -\int \sin t \, dt \]

Step 3:
Integrate
\[ = \cos t + C \]

Step 4:
Back substitute
\[ = \cos(\cot^{-1}x) + C \] Final Conclusion:
Option (B)
Was this answer helpful?
0
0