Question: Calculate this integral. int ( 2 x + 1 ) / ( ( x + 1 ) ( x ^ ( 2 ) + x

Calculate this integral.
int(2x+1)/((x+1)(x^(2)+x+1))dx
Rubric
Write the partial fraction decomposition with unknown numerators: 1 mark.
Use common denominator to combine the partial fractions: 2 marks.
Compare the numerators and solve the system to find the unknown coefficients: 2 marks. (You do not
need to show any details of solving the system, and you can solve the system by computer if you wish.)
Correctly integrate all the polynomial and linear pieces: 2 marks.
Split up the quadratic denominator correctly into two pieces with appropriate numerators: 3 marks.
Integrate the two pieces with quadratic denominators: 2 marks.
(Use full sentences to explain each step you take)
Calculate this integral. int ( 2 x + 1 ) / ( ( x

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