How do I solve \intarctan(1/x)dx?

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[SOLVED] Integration by parts help.

Homework Statement


I'm working on ym Math assignment, and we are currently doing Integration by parts. I haven't had too much trouble except with the last 3. Ill only post the first of those 3 for now.
I need to find [tex]\int[/tex]arctan(1/x)dx





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The Attempt at a Solution


I picked u to be arctan(1/x) and dv to be 1.

so far this is what i have:
=xarctan(1/x) - [tex]\int[/tex] (-x)/(x[tex]^{2}[/tex] +1) dx

Have I done it right so far? Any tips on how to procede?
 
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use a u=subt for your integral and you're done!
 
I got xarctan(1/x) + 1/2ln(x^2 +1) + c as my final answer.

Does that look right?
 
that's what i got :-]
 
Alright thanks a lot.

Edit Nevermind found what i was doing wrong
 
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