How Do You Integrate 1/(x^2 + 1)^2 Using the Hermite-Ostrogradski Method?

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In summary, to integrate 1/(x^2 +1)^2, we can use the Hermite-Ostrogradski method by determining the gcd of (x^2+1)^2 and 2x(x^2+1) and then solving for the coefficients A, B, C, and D.
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i am have been at this whole day can you tell me how to integrate 1/(x^2 +1)^2
 
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i am have been at this whole day can you tell me how to integrate 1/(x^2 +1)^2

An alternative: the problem is just routine if you know the Hermite-Ostrogradski method.

Denoting $q(x)=(x^2+1)^2$ we have

$q_1(x)=\gcd \left\{ q(x),q'(x)\right\}=\gcd \left\{ (x^2+1)^2,2x(x^2+1) \right\}=x^2+1$

$q_2(x)=\dfrac{q(x)}{q_1(x)}=x^2+1$

Then,

$\displaystyle\int \dfrac{1}{(x^2+1)^2}\;dx=\dfrac{Ax+B}{q_1(x)}+\int \dfrac{Cx+D}{q_2(x)}\;dx$

equivalently:

$\displaystyle\int \dfrac{1}{(x^2+1)^2}\;dx=\dfrac{Ax+B}{x^2+1}+\int \dfrac{Cx+D}{x^2+1}\;dx$

and we can determine $A,B,C,D$ differentiating both sides with respect to x.
 

FAQ: How Do You Integrate 1/(x^2 + 1)^2 Using the Hermite-Ostrogradski Method?

How do you solve the integral 1/(x^2+1)^2?

The integral 1/(x^2+1)^2 can be solved using the substitution method. Let u = x^2+1, then du = 2x dx. Substituting this into the integral, we get 1/u^2 * du. This integral can be easily solved as -1/u + C. Finally, substitute back u = x^2+1 to get the final solution of -1/(x^2+1) + C.

What is the purpose of solving this integral?

Solving integrals is important in mathematics and science as it allows us to find the area under a curve, and therefore, the total amount of something. In this case, solving the integral 1/(x^2+1)^2 can help us find the total amount of something that is changing over time, represented by the function 1/(x^2+1), where x is the independent variable.

What are the limits of the integral for this problem?

The limits of an integral are the boundaries within which the integral is being evaluated. In this case, the limits of the integral 1/(x^2+1)^2 are not specified, so we assume the limits to be from negative infinity to positive infinity.

Can this integral be solved using any other method besides substitution?

Yes, there are other methods that can be used to solve this integral, such as integration by parts or using trigonometric substitutions. However, the substitution method is the most straightforward and efficient method for solving this integral.

Why is the solution of this integral expressed in terms of x instead of u?

The substitution method allows us to change the variable in the integral to make it easier to solve. However, when we substitute back the original variable, we get the solution in terms of that variable. In this case, u was substituted for x^2+1, but when we substitute back, we get the solution in terms of x.

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