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Ch. 4 - Applications of the Derivative
Briggs - Calculus: Early Transcendentals 3rd Edition
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Capitolo 4, Problema 4.9.63

23–68. Indefinite integrals Determine the following indefinite integrals. Check your work by differentiation.


∫ ((e²ʷ - 5eʷ + 4)/(eʷ - 1))dw

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Step 1: Begin by analyzing the integrand ∫ ((e²ʷ - 5eʷ + 4)/(eʷ - 1)) dw. Notice that the numerator (e²ʷ - 5eʷ + 4) and denominator (eʷ - 1) suggest the possibility of polynomial division to simplify the fraction.
Step 2: Perform polynomial division. Divide the numerator (e²ʷ - 5eʷ + 4) by the denominator (eʷ - 1). This will yield a quotient and possibly a remainder. Write the integrand as the sum of the quotient and the remainder divided by the denominator.
Step 3: After simplifying, the integrand will be expressed as a sum of simpler terms. Break the integral into separate parts based on this decomposition. For example, ∫ (quotient) dw + ∫ (remainder/(eʷ - 1)) dw.
Step 4: Evaluate each term separately. For the quotient term, integrate directly. For the remainder term, consider substitution or other techniques if necessary. For example, if the remainder term involves (eʷ - 1), you might use substitution u = eʷ - 1.
Step 5: Combine the results of the individual integrals to write the final expression for the indefinite integral. Finally, check your work by differentiating the result to ensure it matches the original integrand.

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