MHB What Techniques Can Simplify Integrating \(\frac{e^x}{e^{2x} + 1}\)?

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The integral \(\int \frac{e^x}{e^{2x} + 1} \,dx\) can be simplified by using the substitution \(u = e^x\), which transforms the integral into \(\int \frac{1}{u^2 + 1} \,du\). This new form is straightforward to integrate, yielding \(\tan^{-1}(u) + C\). The original integral can thus be expressed as \(\tan^{-1}(e^x) + C\). The discussion highlights the effectiveness of the substitution method in simplifying the integration process. Overall, the key technique for this integral is recognizing the appropriate substitution to facilitate integration.
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I have this integral

$$\int_{}^{}\frac{e^x}{{e}^{2x} + 1} \,dx$$

And I'm not sure how to approach this. I've tried u-substitution a few ways, but it seems to go to a dead end. I'm not sure how to apply partial fractions, trig-substitution, or integration by parts to this problem.
 
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I would look at:

$$u=e^x\,\therefore\,du=e^x\,dx$$

And so now you have:

$$\int \frac{1}{u^2+1}\,du$$
 

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