Integration of Inverse Tangent Function

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The discussion centers around the integration of the inverse tangent function, specifically the integral of the form \(\int \frac{e^{x}}{4+9e^{2x}}dx\). Participants are exploring methods to approach this integral.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the potential for using substitution and integration by parts. One suggests rewriting the expression \(9e^{2x}\) as \((3e^{x})^2\) to facilitate manipulation into a recognizable form for integration.

Discussion Status

Several participants have provided hints and suggestions for approaching the integral, indicating a collaborative effort to guide the original poster. There is an acknowledgment of the need to manipulate the integral into a specific form, but no consensus or resolution has been reached yet.

Contextual Notes

One participant notes a personal challenge with basic algebraic manipulation, indicating that assumptions about the expression's form may have hindered their progress.

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[SOLVED] Integration of Inverse Tangent Function

[tex]\int \frac{e^{x}}{4+9e^{2x}}dx[/tex]

Saw the problem, looked at it for a bit. Noticed that it is a inverse Tangent function. Played with some integration by parts and substitution and couldn't figure it out. Can anybody toss me a starting point on this problem?

Thanks
 
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Think of 9e^(2x) as (3e^x)^2, that should get you started.
 
you're aim should be to put your integral in this form [tex]\int\frac{1}{a^{2}+x^{2}}dx[/tex] so algebraically manipulate it as hotcommodity suggested.
 
Ahh...thank you guys =P

For some reason I wasn't letting myself put the 9e^2x as (3e^x)^2. Basic order of operations tricks me again.
 

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