Simplifying integral question....

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The integral has been solved, but the user is struggling to simplify the result into a specific form. They have made progress but seek assistance in further simplification. The key suggestion is to simplify the expression (bx + a) - 3a. The discussion emphasizes the importance of focusing on the simplification step after successfully solving the integral. Overall, the thread highlights the common challenge of simplifying complex mathematical expressions.
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Homework Statement


I have solve the integral for:
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to be:
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But I cannot figure out how to simplify the answer to the form shown above.

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The Attempt at a Solution


Here is my progress so far:
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Any help would be appreciated
 

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You've done the hard part; just simplify (bx + a) - 3a
 
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