Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Integration

Integration — practice question

Define $f(x)=\frac{6x^2 + 8x + 9}{(2 - x)(3 + 2x)^2}$.
(i)[5]

Write $f(x)$ as partial fractions.

(ii)[5]

Hence, showing all necessary working, show that $\displaystyle \int_{-1}^{0} f(x)\,dx = 1 + \tfrac{1}{2}\ln\left(\tfrac{3}{4}\right)$.

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