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    Rewriting f(x) to Simplify an Integral Problem

    the simplification is the only problem. my algebra is in the toilet.
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    Rewriting f(x) to Simplify an Integral Problem

    I feel like I have to rearrange the function to get a good u value but my algebra is rusty and using x or sqrt x aren't giving me a clean answer.
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    Rewriting f(x) to Simplify an Integral Problem

    Homework Statement ∫1/((√x)+x))dx Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I understand the calculus but not the algebra, it's been a while. How can I write f(x) differently to make the problem seem easier?