Definite Integral with tricky deniminator

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Homework Statement



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Homework Equations



I know that the integral of 1/x equals lnx if the derivative of the denominator is equal to the numerator.

The Attempt at a Solution



I tried to foil out the denominator and integrate by parts but it was very difficult. Is there an easier way?
 

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There is a much easier way. Try a substitution.
 
Haha, forgot about substituting.. clearly my calculus is rusty. Thanks!