How do I find the integral of 1/(x^6+1) using partial fractions?

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To find the integral of 1/(x^6+1) using partial fractions, start by rewriting the expression as a sum of cubes, specifically 1 + (x^2)^3. This allows for factoring, which is essential for applying partial fraction decomposition. The discussion highlights a method involving breaking the integral into two parts, I and J, to simplify the process. Additionally, using computational tools like Mathematica can help verify results. The key is to correctly set up the partial fractions after factoring the polynomial.
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so I tried writing it as a difference of squares and got (x^3+1+sqrt(2)*x^1.5)(x^3+1-sqrt(2)x^1.5)
and I attempted partial fractions and I don't know if I did anything wrong, but then I got stuck when it came time to solve for the variables in the partial fraction decomposition. I'm not lost on this problem so If anyone has any clue, please guide me in the right direction. Thanks!
 
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I am not good at integrations... but here is a answer kind of thing done in mathematica...
you can check your results with it...
Sorry, could not really help you.
 

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Try writing 1 + x^6 as a sum of two cubes:
<br /> 1+x^6 = 1 + \left(x^2\right)^3<br />

and factor, then apply partial fractions.
 
Hint :: ##\displaystyle \int\frac{1}{1+x^6}dx = \frac{1}{2}\int\frac{(1+x^4)+(1-x^4)}{1+x^6}dx##

and Break into two parts ##I## and ##J##
 
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