Integral Problem: Solving x^2+a^2

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The integral \(\int \frac{dx}{(x^2 + a^2)^{3/2}}\) can be solved using trigonometric substitution. Specifically, substituting \(x = a \tan(Q)\) simplifies the integral effectively. This method is straightforward and leads to a manageable solution.

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does anybody know how to take this integral?

[tex]\int \frac{dx}_{({x^2 + a^2})^{3/2}}[/tex]
 
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Not too bad.

Just use a trig substitution. let x = a tan Q, and then it works out nicely.
 
well, look at that...!

thanks!
 

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