Express in partial fractions. Hence integrate with respect to .
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4(a)
1. Set up the partial fraction decomposition form for a repeated linear factor and a distinct linear factor
Let
2. Multiply by the common denominator to form an identity
3. Substitute $x = 0$ to find $B$
Let :
4. Substitute $x = -\frac{1}{2}$ to find $C$
Let :
5. Compare coefficients of $x^2$ to find $A$
Comparing coefficients of :
Therefore,
Answer
4(b)
1. Express the integrand using the partial fractions found in part (a)
From part (a), we have:
2. Integrate each term with respect to $x$
Answer
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