Integrals: Fun to Solve Analytically!

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The discussion centers on solving integrals analytically, specifically the integrals $$\int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{1}{1+(tan(x))^{\sqrt{2}}} dx$$ and $$\int \frac{1}{1+e^{\frac{1}{x}}} dx$$. The first integral's analytic solution is confirmed to be $$\frac{\pi}{4}$$. The participant mentions using a math handbook for reference and introduces the concept of parametric integration as a method for solving such integrals.

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Hey folks,

found a couple of interesting integrals and was able to solve one of them ANALYTICALLY! That means no numerical solutions needed.

$$\int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{1}{1+(tan(x))^{\sqrt{2}}} dx$$

$$\int \frac{1}{1+e^{\frac{1}{x}}} dx$$

The first one I solved and will reveal analytic solution if no one can get it (it should be $$\frac{\pi}{4}$$).

Have fun!

To moderators: These are not homework or test problems, both of them are either from an old math olympiad and an old research paper.
 
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Interesting integral, I tend to use my math handbook and just look these things up. However a method I learned recently was parametric integration. I don't know if that's what you used but I'll share a reference on it here in the interest of learning about new things:

http://www.maa.org/sites/default/files/268948443847.pdf
 

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