Worked solution
Compare partial fractions with a split numerator
Find .
CJC · Lecture · Example 10
Method 1: partial fractions
gives . At , ; at , . Thus the integral is .
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Method 2: split the numerator
The derivative of is . Write the integral as .
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Show the answers agree
The lecturer note emphasises that the different expressions are equivalent. Use : the second answer becomes . Both hold on intervals excluding .
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Common mistakes
A derivative sign from 3−x is essential. Keep moduli when applying logarithm product and quotient laws.