Evaluating Improper Integral of $\frac{x\arctan{x}}{(1+x^2)^2}$

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The discussion revolves around evaluating the improper integral of the function $\frac{x\arctan{x}}{(1+x^2)^2}$ from 0 to infinity. Participants are seeking hints and guidance on how to approach the problem.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the use of integration by parts, with one suggesting the substitution of $u = \arctan{x}$. There are questions about the selection of $u$ and $dv$ in the integration by parts process. One participant expresses difficulty in proceeding after setting up the integration by parts.

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The discussion is ongoing, with various approaches being explored. Some participants have provided guidance on integration techniques, while others are sharing their attempts and expressing challenges in progressing further.

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There is mention of a specific substitution suggested by a participant, which may indicate a preferred method for simplifying the integral. The original poster has expressed a need for hints, suggesting they are in the early stages of understanding the problem.

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Evaluate the integral:
[tex]\int^{\infty}_{0}\frac{x\arctan{x}}{(1+x^2)^2}dx[/tex]

can anybody give me some hint? :cry:
Thanks in advance
 
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Integrating by parts and substituting [itex]u=\arctan x[/itex] will work.
 
I hope u know how to choose the "u" and the "dv' for the part integration...

Daniel.
 
I did like this:

Let [tex]u=\arctan{x} \Rightarrow du=\frac{dx}{1+x^2}[/tex]

Let [tex]dv=\frac{x}{(1+x^2)^2}dx \Rightarrow v=-\frac{1}{2(1+x^2)}[/tex]

[tex]\int{udv}=uv-\int{vdu}<br /> =-\frac{\arctan{x}}{2(1+x^2)}dx+\frac{1}{2}\int{\frac{dx}{(1+x^2)^2}}[/tex]

and then I'm blocked here:
[tex]\int{\frac{dx}{(1+x^2)^2}[/tex]
:cry: :cry: :cry:
 
Use the substituion that Galileo prescribed...Denote the second integral by I:

[tex]I=:\int \frac{dx}{(1+x^{2})^{2}}[/tex]

Make the substitution:

[tex]x=\tan u[/tex] and say what u get...

Daniel.
 

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