Integration with Inverse Trig: Simplifying with Substitution

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The integral \(\int\frac{dx}{9x^{2}+1}\) can be simplified using the substitution \(u = 3x\), which transforms the integral into a more manageable form. This substitution leads to the integral of \(\frac{1}{1 + u^2}\), which directly relates to the derivative of the arctangent function. The key takeaway is recognizing that the integral can be solved using the arctangent formula, specifically \(\frac{d}{dx}(arctan(x)) = \frac{1}{1+x^{2}}\).

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Homework Statement



[tex]\int\frac{dx}{9x^{2}+1}[/tex]

Homework Equations



[tex]\frac{d}{dx}(arctan(x))[/tex] = [tex]\frac{1}{1+x^{2}}[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution



The other problems in this homework set all use the substitution rule but I can't find anything that would simplify the problem, my other guess would be to pull a (1/9) out, but then that would result in having a denominator = (x^2 + (1/9)), could someone get me on the right track, I have a feeling that I'm overlooking something obvious
 
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Try u = 3x
 

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