`int (4x - 2/(2x+3)^2)dx`
To solve, express it as difference of two integrals.
`= int 4x dx - int 2/(2x+3)^2dx`
Then, apply negative exponent rule `a^(-m)=1/a^m` .
`= int 4xdx - int 2(2x+3)^(-2)dx`
For the second integral, apply the u-substitution method.
`u = 2x + 3`
`du = 2dx`
Expressing the second integral in terms of u variable, it becomes:
`=int 4xdx - int (2x+3)^(-2) * 2dx`
`=int 4xdx - int u^(-2) du`
For both integrals, apply the formula `int x^ndx= x^(n+1)/(n+1)+C` .
`= (4x^2)/2 - u^(-1)/(-1) + C`
`=2x^2 + u^(-1) + C`
`= 2x^2 + 1/u + C`
And, substitute back `u = 2x + 3`
`=2x^2+1/(2x+3)+C`
Therefore, `int (4x - 2/(2x+3)^2)dx=2x^2+1/(2x+3)+C` .
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