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The document is an assignment that contains instructions for students to complete questions involving integrals and limits. It contains 3 sections with multiple parts to each question. Students are asked to evaluate definite and indefinite integrals, express a rational function as a sum of simpler fractions, and prove limits of functions. The assignment is out of 10 marks and students must complete all questions, though only selected questions will be marked.

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Assignment 6

The document is an assignment that contains instructions for students to complete questions involving integrals and limits. It contains 3 sections with multiple parts to each question. Students are asked to evaluate definite and indefinite integrals, express a rational function as a sum of simpler fractions, and prove limits of functions. The assignment is out of 10 marks and students must complete all questions, though only selected questions will be marked.

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WTW124 (2020) Assignment 6 [Total = 10]

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The University of Pretoria commits itself to produce academic work of integrity. I affirm that I am
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Procedure and the Tests and Examination Rules, which prohibit any unethical, dishonest or improper
conduct during tests, assignments, examinations and/or any other forms of assessment. I am aware
that no student or any other person may assist or attempt to assist another student, or obtain help,
or attempt to obtain help from another student or any other person during tests, assessments, assign-
ments, examinations and/or any other forms of assessment.

NB: It is advisable to do the relevant exercises in the textbook the previous week before attempting
the assignment. You must complete all questions. Only selected questions will be marked.

(1.1) Evaluate the integral


Z
1
dx, where a = 0.
x2 − a2

(1.2) Evaluate the integral


Z
1
dx, where a ∈ (0, ∞),
x2 − a2

using ideas from Chapter 2.6.

(1.3) Express

5x3 + 3x2 + 2
,
(x5 − x)(x2 + 1)

as a sum of rational functions of the form

Ai Bj x + Cj
m
and ,
(ai x + bi ) (cj x + dj x + ej )n
2

where Ai , Bj , Cj , ai , bi , cj dj and ej are appropriate real numbers.


Note: Do not calculate the constants Ai , Bj and Cj .

[1, 2, 1]
2. Let
4x6 − 4
f (x) =
(x − 1)2 (x + 1)2 (x2 + x + 1)
Z
(2.1) Evaluate the indefinite integral f (x)dx.

Hint: Factorise the rational function and do long division first.


Z 3
(2.2) Use (2.1) to find f (x)dx. Use a calculator and write your answer correct to one decimal
2
place.
Z 4
(2.3) Use (2.1) to find f (x)dx. Use a calculator and write your answer correct to two decimal
3
places.

(2.4) From (2.2) and (2.3) what would you say is the advantage of doing indefinite integrals?

(2.5) Use (2.1) to evaluate

4e7x − 4ex
Z
dx
(ex − 1)2 (ex + 1)2 (e2x + ex + 1)

[3, 21 , 12 ,1,2]

2x + 2
(3.1) Let f (x) = .
x−3
(3.1)(a) Show that if |x − 5| < 1, then |f (x) − 6| < 4|x − 5|.
(3.1)(b) Hence use (3.1)(a) to prove that
lim f (x) = 6
x→5

[1, 3]

(3.2) Let f (x) = −x2 + 2x + 1. Prove that

lim f (x) = 2
x→1

[3]

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