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Homework Statement
Antiderivative of sqrt[e^x+ln(x^2)+1]
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The Attempt at a Solution
(2[(e^x+ln(x^2)+1)^(3/2)]x^2)/[3(e^x+2x)]
What is the Antiderivative of a Complex Square Root Function?
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SUMMARY
The antiderivative of the function sqrt[e^x + ln(x^2) + 1] cannot be expressed in terms of elementary functions. The attempted solution involving (2[(e^x + ln(x^2) + 1)^(3/2)]x^2)/[3(e^x + 2x)] is incorrect due to the integration method applied. Specifically, the integration of u^{1/2} as (3/2)u^{3/2} is valid only when u is linear, which is not the case here. Therefore, alternative methods or numerical approaches may be necessary for evaluation.
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