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The expression in the image is an integral:
\[
\int_{8}^{27} \frac{dx}{x - x^{1/3}}
\]

To evaluate this integral, let's proceed by simplifying the expression in the denominator.

1. **Simplify the Denominator**:
   \[
   x - x^{1/3} = x^{1/3} \left(x^{2/3} - 1\right)
   \]
   Thus, the integral becomes:
   \[
   \int_{8}^{27} \frac{dx}{x^{1/3} (x^{2/3} - 1)}
   \]

2. **Substitute**: Let \( u = x^{1/3} \), so \( x = u^3 \) and \( dx = 3u^2 \, du \).

3. **Change of Limits**: 
   - When \( x = 8 \): \( u = 8^{1/3} = 2 \).
   - When \( x = 27 \): \( u = 27^{1/3} = 3 \).

   Substituting these values and \( dx = 3u^2 \, du \), the integral becomes:
   \[
   \int_{2}^{3} \frac{3u^2 \, du}{u \cdot (u^2 - 1)} = 3 \int_{2}^{3} \frac{u \, du}{u^2 - 1}
   \]

4. **Further Simplification**: Rewrite the integrand as:
   \[
   \int_{2}^{3} \frac{u \, du}{(u - 1)(u + 1)}
   \]
   Now, use partial fraction decomposition on \(\frac{u}{(u - 1)(u + 1)}\).

Would you like me to continue with the partial fraction decomposition and finish the evaluation?

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### Related Questions
1. How do you apply partial fraction decomposition in integrals?
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#### Tip
In integrals, always look for substitutions that simplify the denominator first—it often leads to easier computations.

Evaluate the integral \( \int_{8}^{27} \frac{dx}{x - x^{1/3}} \).

Learn how to evaluate the integral \( \int_{8}^{27} \frac{dx}{x - x^{1/3}} \) using substitution and partial fraction decomposition. This problem involves simplifying the denominator, applying substitution \( u = x^{1/3} \), and transforming the integral limits. Suitable for undergraduate calculus students.

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