Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Integration

Integration — practice question

Define $f(x)$ by $f(x) = \frac{4x^2 - 7x - 1}{(x + 1)(2x - 3)}$.
(i)[5]

Write $f(x)$ in partial fractions.

(ii)[5]

Show that, after evaluation, $\int_2^6 f(x) \, dx = 8 - \ln\!\left(\frac{49}{3}\right)$.

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