How to Simplify the Integral 1/(1-x^2y^2) Using Substitution?

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The integral 1/(1-x^2y^2) is evaluated from 0 to 1 using the substitution x = sin(a)/cos(b) and y = sin(b)/cos(a). This leads to a transformed integral from 0 to pi/4 involving cos^3(a)cos(b) divided by (cos(a+b)cos(a-b)). There is confusion regarding the dependency of variables in the integrand after substitution. An alternative suggestion is to use the substitution x = sin(u)/y for simplification. The discussion emphasizes the need for clarity in variable dependencies during integration.
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Integral 1/(1-x^2y^2) dx?
From 0 to 1

Where x = sina/cosb and y=sinb/cosa


Using substitution and changing the limits yields

Integral from 0 to pi/4 of cos^3(a)cos(b) / (cos(a+b)cos(a-b)) du

But how to go from here?
 
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i don't understand yuor integral, you appear to have a lost any dependent variable in the integrand?

i would just try the substitution x = sin(u)/y
 
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