Question

how do you integrate a linear or polynomial function that involves fractions. example. int 1/(x+1) dx

Answer 1

you used u-substitution

Answer 2

so if i have say 1/(x^2-5x-10) i can substitute the whole function with u... right?

Answer 3

that won't do much

Answer 4

you will have to complete the square

Answer 5

k, that example was from my head... i was just wondering trying to figure out how to solve such integrals cos i'm going to learn that tomorrow