Let
f(x) = ∫ (16x+24)/(x²+2x−15) dx
If:
f(4)=140 loge(3)
Find f(7).
Factorizing denominator:
x²+2x−15 = (x+5)(x−3)
Applying partial fractions:
(16x+24)/(x²+2x−15) = 4/(x−3) + 12/(x+5)
Integrating:
f(x) = 4ln|x−3| + 12ln|x+5| + C
Using:
f(4)=140ln(3)
and substituting x=7,
the constant cancels and the final value becomes:
f(7) = ln(2³² · 3³⁷)
Final Answer
ln(2³² × 3³⁷)