Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Integration

Integration — practice question

Let $f(x) = \dfrac{2x^2 + x + 8}{(2x - 1)(x^2 + 2)}$.
(i)[5]

Express $f(x)$ in partial fractions.

(ii)[5]

Hence, with full working shown, find $\int_{1}^{5} f(x)\,dx$, giving your answer in the form $\ln c$, where $c$ is an integer.

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