Integration by substitution for integral

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Homework Statement


Use substitution to evaluate the integral.
\int \frac{4cos(t)}{(2+sin(t))^2}dt

Homework Equations


None, really.

The Attempt at a Solution


I'm not sure what to use as u, for the substitution. I've tried (2+sin(t))^2, as well as other attempts, but I can't seem to find anything.
 
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Sorry, I meant
\int \frac{4cos(t)}{(2+sin(t))^2}dt
 
Why not try u=2+sin(t) ?:wink:
 
adartsesirhc said:

Homework Statement


Use substitution to evaluate the integral.
\int \frac{4cos(t)}{(2+sin(t))^2}dt


Homework Equations


None, really.


The Attempt at a Solution


I'm not sure what to use as u, for the substitution. I've tried (2+sin(t))^2, as well as other attempts, but I can't seem to find anything.

Always try a simple substitution before you try the more complicated substitutions. If your simple substitution doesn't work, you won't have wasted much time.
 
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