Find Indefinite Integral of 1/[(e^x)+(e^-x)]

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The indefinite integral of the function 1/[(e^x)+(e^-x)] can be computed using the formula ∫dx/(e^(ax)+e^(-bx)) = (tan^(-1)(e^(cx))/c) + C, where a = b = c. To simplify the integral, multiplying by [(e^x)-(e^-x)]/[(e^x)-(e^-x)] is a valid approach. Additionally, recognizing that (e^x + e^(-x))/2 equals cosh(x) can provide further insights into the integration process.

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How do I find the indefinite integral of 1/[(e^x)+(e^-x)] ?

Do I have to multiply by [(e^x)-(e^-x)]/[(e^x)-(e^-x)] to eliminate the denominator? !
 
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are you trying to do:
\int\frac{dx}{e^x+e^{-x}}

if so, for a=b=c:
\int\frac{dx}{e^{ax}+e^{-bx}}=\int\frac{dx}{e^{cx}+e^{-cx}}=\frac{tan^{-1}(e^{cx})}{c}+C
i hope that helps
 
p53ud0 dr34m5 said:
are you trying to do:
\int\frac{dx}{e^x+e^{-x}}

if so, for a=b=c:
\int\frac{dx}{e^{ax}+e^{-bx}}=\int\frac{dx}{e^{cx}+e^{-cx}}=\frac{tan^{-1}(e^{cx})}{c}+C
i hope that helps


I don't get it :confused:
 
\frac{1}{e^x + e^{-x}} = \frac{1}{\frac{(e^x)^2+1}{e^x}}

Can you go from there?
 
This might help you:

\frac{e^x + e^{-x}}{2} = \cosh x
 

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