Is My Integration by Parts on \(\int \frac{1}{(x-1)(x+2)} \, dx\) Correct?

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Homework Statement



INTEGRAL 1/ (X-1)(X+2) DX

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I LET U = X+2 DU=X

The Attempt at a Solution

I GOT LN/(X+2)/+C I JUST DONT KNOW IF IM DOING IT RIGHT
 
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Use partial fractions or find the formula for that integral.

\int\frac{dx}{(x+a)(x-b)}
 
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