Solving Indefinite Integral: Approach and Techniques

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Homework Statement


Solve the indefinite integral


Homework Equations


[tex]\int\frac{dy}{y(1-y)}[/tex]

How do I best approach this problem? I have been stuck for hours!
 
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Use partial fractions. That is write 1/(y(1-y)) as:

[tex] \frac{a}{y}+\frac{b}{1-y}[/tex]

and determine the constants a and b.
 
Ok, thank you! I am taking a differential equations class but I have forgotten about the method of partial fractions. I will relearn it, and I will post my solution shortly.