How Do You Integrate 1/(x^2 + 1)^2 Using the Hermite-Ostrogradski Method?

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The integration of the function 1/(x^2 + 1)^2 can be effectively performed using the Hermite-Ostrogradski method. This method involves determining the greatest common divisor (gcd) of the function and its derivative, leading to the simplification of the integral. Specifically, the integral can be expressed as a combination of rational functions, allowing for straightforward integration. The key steps include identifying q(x) as (x^2 + 1)^2 and utilizing its gcd with its derivative to facilitate the integration process.

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i am have been at this whole day can you tell me how to integrate 1/(x^2 +1)^2
 
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righteous818 said:
i am have been at this whole day can you tell me how to integrate 1/(x^2 +1)^2

An alternative: the problem is just routine if you know the Hermite-Ostrogradski method.

Denoting $q(x)=(x^2+1)^2$ we have

$q_1(x)=\gcd \left\{ q(x),q'(x)\right\}=\gcd \left\{ (x^2+1)^2,2x(x^2+1) \right\}=x^2+1$

$q_2(x)=\dfrac{q(x)}{q_1(x)}=x^2+1$

Then,

$\displaystyle\int \dfrac{1}{(x^2+1)^2}\;dx=\dfrac{Ax+B}{q_1(x)}+\int \dfrac{Cx+D}{q_2(x)}\;dx$

equivalently:

$\displaystyle\int \dfrac{1}{(x^2+1)^2}\;dx=\dfrac{Ax+B}{x^2+1}+\int \dfrac{Cx+D}{x^2+1}\;dx$

and we can determine $A,B,C,D$ differentiating both sides with respect to x.
 

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