Partial Integration for [tex]\frac{xarctan(x)}{(1+x^2)^2}[/itex]

In summary: The speaker has tried different approaches but is having difficulty finding a suitable u and dv. The suggestion is made to try setting u = arctan(x) and dv = (x dx) / (1 + x2)2, which would make the integrand simpler. The conversation ends with the suggestion to then integrate by parts.
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How do I integrate:
[tex]\frac{xarctan(x)}{(1+x^2)^2}[/itex]
 
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You have to show us how you started first.
 
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Tom Mattson said:
You have to show us how you started first.

How I started first? I tried with partial integration in many different ways.. :bugeye:
 
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What do you mean by "partial integration"? I've only heard that term used in reference to integrals of functions of several variables. Did you mean to say, "integration by parts"? If so, then please show us what you did.
 
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Before you integrate something, it's always good to spend some time to look at it closely.
Now if you choose u = x, and dv = (arctan(x)dx) / (1 + x2)2, then it's very hard to find v.
If you choose u = x / (1 + x2)2, and dv = arctan(x)dx, then you'll get a mess when you try to find du, and obviously, you are complicating the integrand.
And if you choose u = 1 / (1 + x2)2, and dv = x arctan(x) dx, then it's hard to find v.
...
And if you choose u = arctan(x), and dv = (x dx) / (1 + x2)2, you can make the integrand look simplier. Now just try it.
You then come up with something like:
[tex]\int \frac{dx}{(1 + x ^ 2) ^ 2}[/tex], you can again try to integrate it by parts.
Viet Dao,
 
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What is partial integration and why is it used?

Partial integration is a method used in calculus to find the integral of a function by breaking it down into simpler parts and integrating each part separately. It is useful when the integrand is a product of two functions, one of which is easier to integrate than the other.

How is partial integration applied to [tex]\frac{xarctan(x)}{(1+x^2)^2}[/itex]?

In the case of [tex]\frac{xarctan(x)}{(1+x^2)^2}[/itex], we can use the formula for partial integration, which is [tex]\int u dv = uv - \int v du[/itex], where u and v are two functions. In this case, we can let u = arctan(x) and dv = [tex]\frac{x}{(1+x^2)^2}[/itex].

How do you find the values of u and dv for partial integration?

There is no specific rule for choosing the values of u and dv for partial integration. However, in most cases, it is helpful to choose u as the more complicated function and dv as the simpler function.

What are the steps for solving [tex]\frac{xarctan(x)}{(1+x^2)^2}[/itex] using partial integration?

The steps for solving [tex]\frac{xarctan(x)}{(1+x^2)^2}[/itex] using partial integration are:

  1. Choose u and dv
  2. Find du and v by differentiating and integrating u and dv, respectively
  3. Substitute u, du, v, and dv into the formula for partial integration: [tex]\int u dv = uv - \int v du[/itex]
  4. Simplify the resulting integral and solve for the final answer

What are some common mistakes to avoid when using partial integration?

Some common mistakes to avoid when using partial integration are:

  • Misidentifying u and dv
  • Forgetting to differentiate u or integrate dv
  • Forgetting to include the constant of integration in the final answer
  • Not simplifying the resulting integral before solving

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