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Homework Statement



[tex] \int\arctan(4t)dt[/tex]

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



[tex] \int\arctan(4t)dt = t\arctan(4t) -4 \int \frac{t}{1+16t^2}dt[/tex]

I'm stuck at this point. I think I need to make a substitution for the denominator, but I'm not sure how to go about doing so.
 
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revolve said:

Homework Statement



[tex] \int\arctan(4t)dt[/tex]

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



[tex] \int\arctan(4t)dt = t\arctan(4t) -4 \int \frac{t}{1+16t^2}dt[/tex]

I'm stuck at this point. I think I need to make a substitution for the denominator, but I'm not sure how to go about doing so.

It's good so far.

You can substitute for [tex]V = {1+16t^2}[/tex], so [tex]dV = 32tdt[/tex].

Then, you'll have [tex]\frac{1}{32} \int \frac{1}{V}dV[/tex].

That equates to [tex]\frac {ln(|V|)}{32}[/tex].

Multiply by -4, to obtain [tex]\frac {-ln(|V|)}{8}[/tex].

Replace V and you're done.

Good luck,

Marc.
 
Got it. Thank you both! Very helpful.