Integrate 2x/[(x+1)(2x-4)

2x/[(x+1)(2x-4)] = [A/(x+1) + B/(2x-4)]x = A(x-2) + B(x+1)x = -1-1 = A(-3)A = 1/3x = 2 2 = B(3)B = 2/3 therefore.... 2x/[(x+1)(2x-4)] = [(1/3)/(x+1) + (2/3)/(x-2)]Using the identification method of integration....Integral of 2x/[(x+1)(2x-4)] = (1/3)ln(x+1) + (2/3)ln(x-2)

LA
Answered by Lukas A. Maths tutor

4658 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

How would I sketch the graph sin(x) + sin(2x - π/2) in my exam?


Edexcel C1 2015 Q10. A curve with equation y = f (x) passes through the point (4, 9). Given that f′(x)=3x^(1/2)-9/(4x^(1/2))+2. Find f(x), giving each term in its simplest form.


Why is my answer incorrect?


How do you avoid making silly mistakes in a maths exam?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning