Integration using the reduction formula

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Is it possible to integrate the rational function using that reduction formula. If yes, how do I go about doing it?

Keep it simple, I'm new to this (And I missed a lesson)

Thanks!
 
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You have
$$I_n = \int \frac{x^n}{\sqrt{ax+b}}\,dx$$ so you're starting with n=2. When you apply the formula and simplify, you should get
$$I_2 = \frac{x^2\sqrt{4x+5}}{10} - I_1$$ You made a mistake in the coefficient of I1, so recheck your work getting the second line. Now apply the same formula to expand I1. You'll end up with an expression with I0 which you should know how to integrate.