Integrating (x-5)/√(x-6) with u-Substitution

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Homework Statement


Solve with u-substitution
∫ (x-5)/√(x-6) dx

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The Attempt at a Solution


This is what I have done so far and it doesn't seem to work out. I have a feeling I'm missing something. Any help would be appreciated.
u=x-6
du=dx
x=u+6
∫ (u+6-5)(u^(-1/2) du
∫ u^(1/2) + u^(-1/2) du
 
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