8.1

Question 1

How do you integrate by completing the square

Answer 1

When you have a function ax²+bx, take x² + bx + (b/2)² - (b/2)²

Rewrite the polynomial as a squared factor with an additional constant and take u = the factor. Replace it with u².

Question 2

When should you use integration by long division?

Answer 2

If the degree of the numerator is greater than or equal to the degree of the denominator