Recognize integral involves logarithmic function: Recognize that the integral involves a logarithmic function and a power of x. To solve this, we will use integration by parts, which states that ∫udv=uv−∫vdu, where u and dv are differentiable functions of x.
Choose u and dv: Choose u=ln(−x) and dv=x−2dx. Then we need to find du and v. Differentiating u gives us du=(−x)1dx, and integrating dv gives us v=−x−1.
Apply integration by parts formula: Apply the integration by parts formula: ∫udv=uv−∫vdu.
Substitute u, v, du, dv: Substitute the chosen u, v, du, and dv into the formula to get ∫x−2ln(−x)dx=ln(−x)(−x−1)−∫(−x−1)(−x1)dx.
Simplify the integral: Simplify the integral: ∫x−2ln(−x)dx=−xln(−x)−∫x21dx.
Integral of 1/x2: The integral of 1/x2 is −1/x. So, we have ∫x−2ln(−x)dx=−ln(−x)/x+1/x+C, where C is the constant of integration.
Combine terms for final answer: Combine the terms to get the final answer: ∫x−2ln(−x)dx=(−ln(−x)−1)/x+C.
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