Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Integration

Integration — practice question

(i)[3]

Find the quotient and remainder after dividing $2x^3 + x^2 - 8x$ by $(2x + 1)$.

(ii)[5]

Hence find the exact value of $\int_{0}^{3} \frac{2x^3 + x^2 - 8x}{2x + 1} \, dx$, and give your answer in the form $\ln(ke^a)$, 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: Carry out the division so that the quotient has the form $x^2+k$

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