Integration by parts MIDTERM really quick question

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around the integration of the function arctan(4t) with respect to t, specifically using integration by parts and substitution methods. The original poster expresses confusion regarding the steps to arrive at the correct answer.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to solve the integral using integration by parts but struggles with the subsequent integral. Participants suggest a substitution method to simplify the integral further.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided guidance on using substitution, and there appears to be a productive exchange of ideas. The original poster acknowledges confusion but ultimately expresses understanding after clarification from others.

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There is mention of a textbook that is perceived as lacking clarity, which may contribute to the original poster's confusion. The discussion also highlights the need for careful notation in mathematical expressions.

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integration by parts! MIDTERM...really quick question...please help!

Homework Statement



[tex]\int[/tex] arctan4t dt


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ive been attempting this all day. the answer is t arctan4t-1/8 ln(1+16t^2)+C

i get this asnwer up until the 1/8...

a few steps befor emy answer i have t arctan4t - [tex]\int[/tex] 4t/ 1+16t^2

i don't kno whow to go from here to the answer...someone please help!
 
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In your last integral, there's a fairly obvious substitution.

BTW, you need more parentheses: the integrand can be written more understandably as 4t/(1 + 16t^2)
 


what would be the substituition? in the book after thsi they factor out a 1/8...im lost
 


Substitute u=1+16t^2.
 


? so am i integrating by parts again?
 


banfill_89 said:
? so am i integrating by parts again?

No, it's a u substitution.
 


i finnaly got it. this textbook sucks at explaining this. thanks guys. sorry dick i was confused at first cause u said let u= 16x^2+1 and i already used u. i get what you were saying now and it makes a lot of sense. thanks!
 

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