65. Explain why or why not Determine whether the following statements are true and give an explanation or counterexample.
a. To evaluate ∫ (4x⁶)/(x⁴ + 3x²) dx, the first step is to find the partial fraction decomposition of the integrand.

76–83. Preliminary steps The following integrals require a preliminary step such as a change of variables before using the method of partial fractions. Evaluate these integrals.

82. ∫ [dx / (x√(1 + 2x))]

76–83. Preliminary steps The following integrals require a preliminary step such as a change of variables before using the method of partial fractions. Evaluate these integrals.

79. ∫ [sec t / (1 + sin t)] dt

76–83. Preliminary steps The following integrals require a preliminary step such as a change of variables before using the method of partial fractions. Evaluate these integrals.

76. ∫ [cosθ / (sin³θ - 4sinθ)] dθ

7–84. Evaluate the following integrals.

16. ∫ [1 / (x⁴ – 1)] dx

73. Two methods Evaluate ∫ dx/(x² - 1), for x > 1, in two ways: using partial fractions and a trigonometric substitution. Reconcile your two answers.

66-68. Areas of regions (Use of Tech) Find the area of the following regions.

66. The region bounded by the curve y = (x - x²)/[(x + 1)(x² + 1)] and the x-axis from x = 0 to x = 1

2. Give an example of each of the following.

b. A repeated linear factor

2. Give an example of each of the following.

d. A repeated irreducible quadratic factor