How can I use integration by substitution to solve this equation?

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Homework Statement



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I have no idea how to convert the left equation into the right one.

Could someone show me how to do that?

I don't understand why the right equation should be multiplied by 1/2

It is really giving me a headache.

Thanks for reading this post.
 
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substitute u=1 + \mu^2 therefore du=2 \mu d \mu the half comes in becuase you have to solve for \mu d \mu which is in the numerator, it becomes \frac{1}{2}du= \mu dx

since this the HW forum you should be able to see the rest.
 
Thank you. Now I understand. :)
 
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