Thread: Integration? Looks simple enough? Literally

x^(2)/(x+1)

I'm needing to figure out the integral of this, its on my practice final, and it looks really simple at first but I cant figure it out. Anyone able to shed some light on this?

Originally Posted by Lolcats

x^(2)/(x+1)

I'm needing to figure out the integral of this, its on my practice final, and it looks really simple at first but I cant figure it out. Anyone able to shed some light on this?

Long division gives:

Nevermind! Thank you! Got it!

Basically. You could also make the substitution u=x+1.