Exercise 381Calculus › Single-variable calculus › Integration › Integration techniquesL1Added 2 Nov 2026
Simplifying and decomposing rational integrands
#partial fractions#rational functions
Statement
Compute
Hint
For the first two, divide. For the third, look for .
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Solution
First. , so the integral is .
Second. , so the integral is .
Third. We seek , i.e. . Taking gives ; taking gives , so . Hence
Remark. Differentiate your answer to check: ✓.