Solving Difficult Integrals with WolframAlpha

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How did wolframalpha get this solution?

Is it necessary to use the quotient rule and the product rule together?
If so, in which order do i apply them?

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=integral+1%2F%28x*sqrt%281-x^2%29%29
 
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Ry122 said:
How did wolframalpha get this solution?

Is it necessary to use the quotient rule and the product rule together?
If so, in which order do i apply them?

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=integral+1%2F%28x*sqrt%281-x^2%29%29
If you notice, there is a show steps link on the right hand side, just below the entry text box.