How can Arctan and ln be used to simplify the integral of (x+1)/(x^2+4x+5)?

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In summary, the formula for finding the integral of (x+1)/(x^2+4x+5) is ∫(x+1)/(x^2+4x+5)dx = ln(x^2+4x+5) + C, where C is the constant of integration. To solve this integral, you can use the substitution method by letting u = x^2+4x+5 and du = (2x+4)dx, resulting in ∫(1/u)du = ln(u) + C = ln(x^2+4x+5) + C. The power rule cannot be used for this integral, and the domain of the function is all real numbers except for
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∫(x+1)/(x^2 + 4x +5) dx
Anyone can help me doing it using Arctan and ln
 
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Let's first hear out your own idea to solve this problem? What strategy you have in mind?
 
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blue_leaf77 said:
Let's first hear out your own idea to solve this problem? What strategy you have in mind?
∫(x+1)/(x^2+4x+5) dx = 1/2∫ (2x+2)/(x^2+4x+5) dx = 1/2∫(2x+4)/(x^2+4x+5) dx + 1/2∫(-2)/(1+(x+2)^2) dx
[1/2 ln l(x^2+4x+5)l ] - arctan(x+2)
SO??
 
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Don't forget the "constant of integration".
 
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HallsofIvy said:
Don't forget the "constant of integration".
Thaanks
 
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Try re-writing the original expression into something more manageable.
 

1. What is the formula for finding the integral of (x+1)/(x^2+4x+5)?

The formula for finding the integral of (x+1)/(x^2+4x+5) is ∫(x+1)/(x^2+4x+5)dx = ln(x^2+4x+5) + C, where C is the constant of integration.

2. How do you solve the integral of (x+1)/(x^2+4x+5)?

To solve the integral of (x+1)/(x^2+4x+5), you can use the substitution method by letting u = x^2+4x+5 and du = (2x+4)dx. This will result in the integral becoming ∫(1/u)du = ln(u) + C = ln(x^2+4x+5) + C.

3. Can you use the power rule to find the integral of (x+1)/(x^2+4x+5)?

No, the power rule cannot be used to find the integral of (x+1)/(x^2+4x+5) because the power rule is only applicable for integrals with the form ∫x^n dx.

4. What is the domain of the function (x+1)/(x^2+4x+5)?

The domain of the function (x+1)/(x^2+4x+5) is all real numbers except for x = -5 and x = -1, as these values would result in a division by zero.

5. Is the integral of (x+1)/(x^2+4x+5) always positive?

No, the integral of (x+1)/(x^2+4x+5) is not always positive. It will result in a positive value if the lower limit is less than the upper limit, but it can also be negative if the lower limit is greater than the upper limit.

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