The integral is
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Solve the integral using partial fractions.
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Cancel common terms.
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Find the values of
and
values by equating coefficients.
Equate
coefficients.

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Equate
coefficients.
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Equate constant terms.
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Substitute
in
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Substitute
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and
in
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Apply sum and difference formula:
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Apply formula:
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Apply formula:
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The value of the integral is
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Graph:
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on the interval
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Observe the graph:
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The value of integral is
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