Logarithmic Integral Homework: Solving S [(e^x)(e^x)]/((2+(e^x))^2) dx

In summary, to solve the integral S (e^(2x))/((2+(e^x))^2) dx, we use the substitution u = 2+(e^x) and du = (e^x)dx. This results in the new integral S [du(u-2)]/(u^2). By splitting the numerator, we can integrate the fractions separately and get ln(2+(e^x)) + 2/(2+(e^x)).
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Homework Statement


S = integral symbol
S (e^(2x))/((2+(e^x))^2) dx


Homework Equations


u = 2+(e^x)
(e^x) = u-2
du = (e^x) dx


The Attempt at a Solution


S [(e^x)(e^x)]/((2+(e^x))^2) dx
S [du(u-2)]/(u^2)
For the first (e^x) dx I substituted du. And since there was only (e^x) left, I substituted in u-2.
Now what do I do?
I know how to do du/(u^2). but what about the (u-2)?
 
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So you need to find [tex] \int \frac{u-2}{u^2} du [/tex] . Just split the numerator like this: [tex] \frac{a+b}{c} = \frac{a}{c} + \frac{b}{c} [/tex].
 
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the a/c fraction is u/(u^2), equivalent to 1/u which when integrated is 0?
 
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[tex] \int \frac{1}{u} du = \log_e u [/tex].

You should be familiar with that already.
 
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ln(2+(e^x) + 2/(2+(e^x))
Just needed a break I guess. Wasn't thinking.
 
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ppkjref said:
ln(2+(e^x)) + 2/(2+(e^x))
Just needed a break I guess. Wasn't thinking.

An unmatched left parentheses can haunt you all day.
 

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