Demonstrates integrating an improper rational function, where first long division must be used to rewrite it as a polynomial plus a proper rational function. The proper rational function that results is then re-written as partial fractions, and it is then possible to find the integral.

Integrating rational functions - Part 8 (MathsCasts)

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Integrating rational functions - Part 8 (MathsCasts)

Integrating rational functions - Part 8 (MathsCasts)