Integrating Calc Equations: U-Substitution Solutions

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The discussion focuses on solving integration problems using u-substitution, specifically for the integrals \(\int\sqrt{1 + e^x}dx\) and \(\int\frac{\arctan{\sqrt{t}}}{\sqrt{t}}dt\). Participants suggest using the substitutions \(t = \sqrt{1+e^x}\) and \(u = \sqrt{t}\) to simplify the integrals. Additionally, the need for integration by parts is highlighted as a potential method to tackle these equations effectively.

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Okay, I just failed my Calc quiz and I want to know how to do the problems I missed. I failed to integrate two of the three equations that were given. The two I missed were:

[tex]\int\sqrt{1 + e^x}dx[/tex]

[tex]\int\frac{\arctan{\sqrt{t}}}{\sqrt{t}}dt[/tex]

Nothing like this is in our book, I don't know where she gets these problems from. She said we're suppose to use some type of u-substitution but I can't figure out which. Can someone walk me through this?
 
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Try the following substitutions:

[tex]t = \sqrt{1+e^x}[/tex]

[tex]u = \sqrt{t}[/tex]
 
TD said:
Try the following substitutions:

[tex]t = \sqrt{1+e^x}[/tex]

[tex]u = \sqrt{t}[/tex]

You may need to use integration by parts as well.
 

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