Final answer:
To evaluate the definite integral ∫x(x²+8)/(8(x²+4))dx, we can apply the method of partial fractions. By finding the values of A and B and integrating, we can determine the exact value of the definite integral.
Step-by-step explanation:
To evaluate the definite integral ∫x(x²+8)/(8(x²+4))dx, we can apply the method of partial fractions.
First, we factor the denominator 8(x²+4) as 8(x+2)(x-2).
Next, we can write the fraction ∫x(x²+8)/(8(x²+4))dx as the sum of partial fractions: ∫A/(x+2) + B/(x-2)dx.
By finding the values of A and B and integrating, we can determine the exact value of the definite integral.
Once we have the partial fractions, we can integrate each term separately and sum the results to find the final value of the definite integral.