Challenging integral with exponential functions

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Homework Statement



I'm unable to integrate the following function with respect to x [-inf, +inf]:

Homework Equations



exp(y*x)*(1+exp(x))^(-n)dx

The Attempt at a Solution



I tried to expand the function by distributing the exponent (-n) across the rightmost product, but I don't think its possible. Does a clever substitution method exist?
 
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