Lucas S.

asked • 02/27/24

Evaluate 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)?

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/1cbknafvds
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