
Ellie M.
asked 09/04/24math calc help please
integral x-3/x^2+1dx
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Mark M. answered 09/04/24
Retired math prof. Calc 1, 2 and AP Calculus tutoring experience.
∫ [(x - 3) / (x2+1)]dx = ∫ [ x / (x2+1)]dx - 3∫[1 / (x2+1)]dx
For the first integral, let u = x2+1. So, du = 2xdx. Therefore, xdx = (1/2)du.
So, we have (1/2)∫ (1/u)du - 3Arctanx = (1/2) ln(x2+1) - 3Arctanx + C

Ross M. answered 09/04/24
PhD in Mathematics with Expertise in Discrete Math and 10+ Years Teach
∫(x+3/x2+1)dx = x2/2-3/+=x+Constant
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