Effective Methods for Solving \int\frac{x^{2} - 1}{x} | Get Help Now!

[elitespart]

1. How would I do this: \int\frac{x^{2} - 1}{x}

I don't need the answer, only the method I need to use (integration by parts, partial fractions etc.)

Thanks.

 

[quasar987]

Just observe that

\frac{x^2-1}{x}=\frac{x^2}{x}-\frac{1}{x}

 

[elitespart]

ahh now i feel dumb. Thanks man.