MHB Integral with sinx in the denominator

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The integral in question is $$\int \frac{x}{\sin x} \, dx$$, which does not have an elementary anti-derivative. Attempts at u-substitution with $u = \sin x$ were deemed incorrect, as they led to complications in the expression. Integration by parts was suggested as a potential method, but the participants expressed uncertainty about its application. Simplifying the expression to facilitate integration was also considered, but no clear solution emerged. The discussion emphasizes the complexity of the integral and the challenges in finding a straightforward solution.
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I have this integral

$$\int_{}^{} \frac{x}{sinx} dx$$

How can I approach solving this? I tried u-substitution with $u = sinx$. And I get

$$\int_{}^{} \frac{x}{cosx u} du$$, so I don't think that is an option. I'm also unsure of how I would apply integration by parts. Or can I simplify the expression in some way to make this easier?
 
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That particular integrand does not have an anti-derivative expressible in elementary terms. :)
 
Regardless of the function not having an elementary anti-derivative, your substitution is wrong.
 

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