Exercise 728Calculus › Single-variable calculus › Integration › Integration techniquesL1Added 2 Nov 2026
Completing the square before integrating
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Statement
Compute .
Hint
The denominator has no real root. Complete the square to get and aim for an .
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Solution
Completing the square. .
Antiderivative. With , :
Definite integral.