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Homework Statement
y=\frac{1}{3}\left(x^2+2\right)^{3/2}
Homework Equations
\int_{a}^{b}\sqrt{1+\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{2}}dx
The Attempt at a Solution
\frac{dy}{dx}=x\sqrt{x^2+2}
\int_{0}^{3}\sqrt{1+\left(x\sqrt{x^2+2}\right)^{2}}dx=\int_{0}^{3}\sqrt{1+x^4+2x^2}dx
I'm stuck with that integral, not sure what the antiderivative for that function would be
Any hints at the next step would be greatly appreciated.