How do you evaluate the integral #int (3x^2-4x+2)/(x-5)#?

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Cameron Alexander · Accepted Answer

#= (3x^2)/2 + 11x + 57ln |x-5| + C#

If you do the long division, you will see that:

#(3x^2-4x+2)/(x-5) = 3x + 11 + 57/(x-5)#

And:

#int dx qquad ( 3x + 11 + 57/(x-5) )#

#= (3x^2)/2 + 11x + 57ln |x-5| + C#

Emma Aldridge · Answer

undefined You can evaluate the integral using polynomial long division or partial fraction decomposition. Once you've simplified the integrand, you can integrate each term separately.

HIX Tutor · Answer

undefined To evaluate the integral of (3x^2 - 4x + 2)/(x - 5), we first need to check if we can factor the numerator or use any other special techniques. In this case, the numerator cannot be factored easily, so we will use a method called polynomial long division.

Step 1: Set up the long division like this:
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x - 5 | 3x^2 - 4x + 2

Step 2: Divide the first term of the numerator (3x^2) by the denominator (x - 5). This will give us the first term of our quotient. Write the answer above the long division bar.

Quotient: 3x

Step 3: Multiply the denominator (x - 5) by the first term of our quotient (3x). Write the result underneath the numerator.

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x - 5 | 3x^2 - 4x + 2
     - (3x^2 - 15x)

Step 4: Subtract the result (3x^2 - 15x) from the numerator (3x^2 - 4x + 2) and write the answer below the subtraction line.

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x - 5 | 3x^2 - 4x + 2
     - (3x^2 - 15x)
          11x + 2

Step 5: Bring down the next term from the numerator (11x) and repeat steps 2-4 until there are no more terms left in the numerator.

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x - 5 | 3x^2 - 4x + 2
     - (3x^2 - 15x)
          11x + 2
     - (11x - 55)
              57

Step 6: When there are no more terms left in the numerator, we have our quotient and remainder. The quotient is 3x + 11, and the remainder is 57.

Now we can rewrite the original integral as an easier form: (3x + 11) + 57/(x - 5).

This allows us to split the original integral into two separate integrals:
∫ (3x + 11) dx + ∫ 57/(x - 5) dx.

The first integral is easy to evaluate because it involves a simple polynomial. The second integral will require using a logarithm.

I can help you evaluate each of these integrals. Let me know if you would like to continue.

HIX Tutor · Answer

undefined To evaluate the integral of the expression (3x^2-4x+2)/(x-5), we can use a method called partial fraction decomposition. Here are the steps:

1. First, factor the denominator (x-5) if possible. In this case, the denominator cannot be factored further.

2. Next, we express the integrand (3x^2-4x+2)/(x-5) as a sum of simpler fractions. The general form is A/(x-5) + B/(x-5)^2 + ... + N/(x-5)^n, where A, B, ..., N are constants.

3. To find the values of A and B, we multiply both sides of the equation by the denominator (x-5) and simplify. This will help us find the values of A and B.

4. After finding the values of A and B, rewrite the original integrand in the form A/(x-5) + B/(x-5)^2.

5. Finally, use integration rules and techniques to evaluate the integral of each term separately. The integral of A/(x-5) can be evaluated using the natural logarithm function, while the integral of B/(x-5)^2 can be evaluated using a power rule.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any more questions.