How do I integrate (x² - 1)/x?

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

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

Thanks.
 
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Just observe that

[tex]\frac{x^2-1}{x}=\frac{x^2}{x}-\frac{1}{x}[/tex]