Integration By Parts(stuck on one part)

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The discussion revolves around evaluating the definite integral of the natural logarithm function, specifically Integral[0,1] Ln(x^2+1) dx, using integration by parts.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

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  • The original poster attempts integration by parts and expresses difficulty with the resulting integral. Some participants suggest manipulating the integrand to facilitate integration.

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Participants are exploring different methods to simplify the integral, with one suggesting a division approach to express the integrand in a more manageable form. There is an indication of helpful guidance being provided, but no consensus has been reached.

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The original poster mentions using a TI-89 calculator, which produced an unexpected result, indicating possible confusion or misinterpretation of the integral's evaluation.

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Homework Statement



Evaluate the Definite Integral
Integral[0,1] Ln(x^2+1) dx

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So far I have done the first part,
U= Ln (x^2+1) Du= 2x/(x^2+1)dx
Dv= 1 dx V=x

x* Ln(x^2+1)- Integral [0,1] (2x^2/(x^2+1) dx

But I'm stuck on the second integral, I have tried punching into a TI-89, but It comes out to a weird answer. Can someone help?
 
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Start by dividing the polynomial x^2+1 into x^2 to express it as quotient and remainder.
 
What do I do after that? How does that help?
 
x^2/(1+x^2)=1-1/(1+x^2). You can integrate 1 and you should be able to integrate 1/(1+x^2). It's an inverse trig function.
 
Oh wow, thanks!
:smile:
 

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