How to solve ∫ 1/((a+x²)√(2a+x²)) dx

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It's been a while since I've done much integration, could someone please give me a hint with:

[tex]\int \frac{1}{(a+x^2)\sqrt{2a+x^2}}\,dx[/tex]

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Use Euler substitution:

[tex] \sqrt{2a + x^{2}} = x - t[/tex]