Chapter 7: Problem 43
Evaluate the following integrals or state that they diverge. $$\int_{0}^{1} \frac{x^{3}}{x^{4}-1} d x$$
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Chapter 7: Problem 43
Evaluate the following integrals or state that they diverge. $$\int_{0}^{1} \frac{x^{3}}{x^{4}-1} d x$$
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