Evaluating Integral of $x(tan^{-1}(x))^2$

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around evaluating the integral of the function \( x(\tan^{-1}(x))^2 \). Participants explore methods for solving this integral, including integration by parts, while seeking clarification on limits of integration and previous attempts.

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  • Homework-related
  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks for the limits of integration and what attempts have been made so far.
  • Another participant suggests using integration by parts with \( u = (\arctan(x))^2 \) and \( dv = x \, dx \) as a starting point.
  • A participant notes that their attempt at integration by parts requires many steps and does not yield a result.
  • Another participant echoes that their attempt also did not lead to a conclusive result and invites others to share their progress.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the approach to take or the effectiveness of their attempts, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved.

Contextual Notes

There are missing details regarding the limits of integration, and the steps taken in the integration process are not fully detailed, leading to uncertainty in the discussion.

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Find \int_{}^{} x*(tan^(-1)(x))^2\,d
 
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What are the limits of integration, if any?

What have you tried so far?
 
wonguyen1995 said:
Find \int_{}^{} x*(tan^(-1)(x))^2\,d

I would attempt integration by parts with $\displaystyle \begin{align*} u = \left[ \arctan{(x)} \right] ^2 \end{align*}$ and $\displaystyle \begin{align*} \mathrm{d}v = x\,\mathrm{d}x \end{align*}$...
 
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I would attempt integration by parts with $\displaystyle \begin{align*} u = \left[ \arctan{(x)} \right] ^2 \end{align*}$ and $\displaystyle \begin{align*} \mathrm{d}v = x\,\mathrm{d}x \end{align*}$...
I did it but it needs many steps and there is no result
 
wonguyen1995 said:
I did it but it needs many steps and there is no result

Then show us what you tried and where you got stuck...
 

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