
Lucas S.
asked 02/27/24Evaluate the integral using methods of improper integrals
∫(0 to 4)dx/(x2-x-2)
For this question, I would split the integral so that it would be ∫(0 to 1) dx/(x2-x-2)+ ∫(1 to 4) dx/(x2-x-2) right?
So ∫(0 to 1)dx/(x2-x-2) = lim (t→1-) ∫(0 to t) dx/(x2-x-2),
And ∫(1 to 4) dx/(x2-x-2) = lim (t→1+) ∫(t to 4) dx/(x2-x-2).
And then I would use Partial Fraction Decomposition and factor the denominator so that (x2-x-2)=(x-2)(x+1)
So A/(x-2) + B/(x+1) and 1=A(x+1)+B(x-2)?
1 Expert Answer

Jonathan T. answered 02/27/24
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Find the improper interval from 0 to 4 and identify the cauchy value principle for does not converge.
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Doug C.
On the interval from 0 to 4 the function is undefined at x = 2. Try splitting there. Take a look here to see if it gives you some ideas: desmos.com/calculator/1cbknafvds02/27/24