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Homework Statement
Integrate the following: ∫[1/(x^2 - 2x + 4)]dx
Homework Equations
∫[1/(x^2 + a^2)]dx = [1/a](arctan(x/a)) + C
The Attempt at a Solution
Let A = x^2 - 2x + 4 = x^2 - 2x + 1 + 3
= (x - 1)^2 + (√3)^2
So ∫[1/A]dx = [1/√3]arctan[(x-1)/√3] + C
Is this correct?
Thanks for any help