Multiplier for the whole integral

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The discussion revolves around an integral involving a square root and a trigonometric function in the denominator, specifically \(\pi[\int \frac{\sqrt{x^2+1}}{x^4+\sin(x)^2}\;dx]\). Participants are exploring the nature of this integral and its potential solutions.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Conceptual clarification

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants question the origin of the integral and its solvability, with some suggesting it may not have an elementary anti-derivative. Others propose the possibility of using series expansions for integration.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants sharing insights about the complexity of the integral and the potential for series expansion. There is no explicit consensus on the approach or the nature of the solution, but various lines of reasoning are being explored.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note that the integral may not strictly fall under typical homework problems, raising questions about its context and the completeness of the problem statement.

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Homework Statement



[itex]\pi[\int \right[ \frac{\sqrt{x^2+1}}{x^4+sin(x)^2}\left]\;dx[/itex]

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As above

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Is there some sort of identity not sure even where to start this one?

Sorry that pi is obviously meant to be a multiplier for the whole integral if that isn't clear.

It's not actually outside per se.

You can easily put it before the dx in a relevant format relation to the equation.

It's just a constant outside the integral instead of inside so think of it as the +C if that helps.
 
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Where did you get this integral from? By observation, it looks like an integral without an elementary anti-derivative.
 


rock.freak667 said:
Where did you get this integral from? By observation, it looks like an integral without an elementary anti-derivative.

In an advanced textbook, I assume there is a solution but it might as you say be some sort of Taylor series type equation?

I admit it's not technically homework but I thought this would be the place to put it?
 


wolfram says "No!" :P
 


Given that you're adding a power of x to a trigonometric function of x in the denominator, I doubt it would be doable. You could of course do a series expansion around some point and integrate each term in the series individually, but I'm not sure if you'd be able to find a closed-form expression for all the series coefficients.
 


What was the entire statement of the problem? Was it an indefinite integral as you show or a definite integral?
 

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