Integration Help: Solving S dx/(1-x^2)^(3/2) with Integration by Parts

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Homework Statement


S dx/(1-x^2)^(3/2)

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I tried seperating the bottom

S 1/((1-x^2)^(1/2))(1-x^2)

then tried to use integration by parts... but I think that doesn't work..

how would I get the power to 1/2?

thank you in advance
 
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Thought about trying a trig. substitution? :smile:
 
Hi kira137! :smile:

(have a square-root: √ and try using the X2 tag just above the Reply box :wink:)

Alternative hint: can you integrate x2/(1 - x2)3/2 by parts ? :wink:
 
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