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Homework Statement
From an exam in calc 2 we are reviewing simple integrals. This one was annoying because it actually contained algebra.. regardless.
[itex]\int(\frac{1 - y^{2}}{y^{2}})^{2} dy[/itex]
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
First I broke it into two fractions, and turned the second into 1 as it is y squared over y squared.
[itex]\int(\frac{1}{y^{2}} - 1)^{2} dy[/itex]
Then squared the polynomial of sorts.. to get
[itex]\int y^{-4} - y^{-2} - y^{-2} + 1 dy[/itex]
Leading me to a final answer of
[itex]- \frac{y^{-3}}{3} + 2y^{-1} + y + C[/itex]
Look okay? A bit rusty in algebra..