Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Integration

Integration — practice question

(i)[3]

Find the quotient and remainder when $2x^3 + x^2 - 8x$ is divided by $(2x + 1)$.

(ii)[5]

Hence determine the exact value of $\int_{0}^{3} \frac{2x^3 + x^2 - 8x}{2x + 1}\, dx$, with the answer written in the form $\ln(k e^{a})$ where $k$ and $a$ are constants.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Perform the division so that the quotient has the form $x^2 + k$

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