1. **Problem Statement:**
Calculate the integral $$\int \frac{1}{(x-1)(x+2)} \, dx$$.
2. **Formula and Method:**
We use partial fraction decomposition for integrals of rational functions where the denominator factors into linear terms.
3. **Partial Fraction Setup:**
Express $$\frac{1}{(x-1)(x+2)}$$ as $$\frac{A}{x-1} + \frac{B}{x+2}$$.
4. **Find A and B:**
Multiply both sides by $$(x-1)(x+2)$$:
$$1 = A(x+2) + B(x-1)$$
5. **Solve for A and B:**
Set $x=1$:
$$1 = A(1+2) + B(0) \Rightarrow 1 = 3A \Rightarrow A = \frac{1}{3}$$
Set $x=-2$:
$$1 = A(0) + B(-2-1) \Rightarrow 1 = -3B \Rightarrow B = -\frac{1}{3}$$
6. **Rewrite the integral:**
$$\int \frac{1}{(x-1)(x+2)} \, dx = \int \left( \frac{1/3}{x-1} - \frac{1/3}{x+2} \right) dx = \frac{1}{3} \int \frac{1}{x-1} dx - \frac{1}{3} \int \frac{1}{x+2} dx$$
7. **Integrate:**
$$\frac{1}{3} \ln|x-1| - \frac{1}{3} \ln|x+2| + C$$
8. **Final answer:**
$$\boxed{\frac{1}{3} \ln\left| \frac{x-1}{x+2} \right| + C}$$
This completes the solution with detailed steps.
Integral Partial Fractions 8B46C3
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