Chapter 7: Problem 37
Evaluate the following integrals. $$\int \frac{\sqrt{9 x^{2}-25}}{x^{3}} d x, x>\frac{5}{3}$$
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Chapter 7: Problem 37
Evaluate the following integrals. $$\int \frac{\sqrt{9 x^{2}-25}}{x^{3}} d x, x>\frac{5}{3}$$
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