Assistance on beginning the integral $\int\frac{dx}{(x+1)(n-x)}$

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This is the integral $$\int\frac{dx}{(x+1)(n-x)}=\int kdt$$ I just need some assistance on how to begin the left side integral and I will most likely be able to continue it from there thank you.

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Nov 12 '15 at 04:25

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All what you need to do is partial fractions for the left hand sided term then you will have two fractions and their integration will be in the form of $ln(x)$.

answered Nov 12 '15 at 04:25

Ahmad ElMoslimany

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I feel like an idiot, cant believe i did not see that.... Thank you. – Carlos V Nov 12 '15 at 04:46

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Nov 12 '15 at 04:26

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HINT : there is $(a,b)$ such as $$1/((x+1)(n-x)) = a/(x+1) +b/(n-x)$$ if $n\ne-1$

answered Nov 12 '15 at 04:26

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Assistance on beginning the integral $\int\frac{dx}{(x+1)(n-x)}$

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