Question: Evaluate dx/x 2 1 in two ways: using partial fractions and using trigonometric substitution. Verify that the two answers agree.

Evaluate ∫ dx/x2 − 1 in two ways: using partial fractions and using trigonometric substitution. Verify that the two answers agree.

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The partial fraction decomposition has the form 1 1 2 x1x 1 Clearing denominators gives us Thus dx ... View full answer

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