 Solution (source code)

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= Solution

For $m=-1$, set $u=\ln x$, $du=dx/x$. This <integration by substitution> gives
$$
\boxed{\int\frac{\ln x}{x}\,dx=\frac12(\ln x)^2+C,\qquad x>0.}
$$
This case is treated separately because the denominator $m+1$ in part (a) vanishes.

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