How to Solve These Two Indefinite Integrals?

In summary, an indefinite integral is a mathematical operation used to find the antiderivative of a function without specific limits of integration. It is different from a definite integral in that it yields a general solution rather than a specific numerical value. The process for evaluating a two indefinite integral involves using integration techniques and reversing the differentiation process. The constant of integration can have different values in different indefinite integrals, but will have a fixed value in a specific integral. Some real-world applications of two indefinite integrals include calculating displacement, velocity, and acceleration, finding the center of mass, and determining profit or loss in various fields such as physics, engineering, and economics.
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$(a)\;\;:: \displaystyle \int\frac{1}{\left(x+\sqrt{x\cdot (x+1)}\right)^2}dx$

$(b)\;\;::\displaystyle \int\frac{1}{(x^4-1)^2}dx$

My Trial :: (a) $\displaystyle \int\frac{1}{(x+\sqrt{x\cdot (x+1)})^2}dx$

$\displaystyle \int\frac{1}{x\left(\sqrt{x}+\sqrt{x+1}\right)^2}dx = \int\frac{1}{x\cdot (x+x+1+2\sqrt{x^2+x})}dx$

$\displaystyle = \frac{1}{2}\int\frac{1}{x\cdot \left(x+0.5 + \sqrt{(x+0.5)^2-(0.5)^2}\right)}dx$

Now I did not understand how can i solve it,

Help me

Thanks

Similarly for (b) $\displaystyle \int\frac{1}{(x^2+1)^2\cdot (x+1)^2 \cdot (x-1)^2}$

But Using Partial fraction, It become very Complex, Is any other way by which we cal solve it

please explain here

Thanks
 
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Re: 2 Indefinite Integrals

jacks said:
$(b)\;\;::\displaystyle \int\frac{1}{(x^4-1)^2}dx$

Similarly for (b) $\displaystyle \int\frac{1}{(x^2+1)^2\cdot (x+1)^2 \cdot (x-1)^2}$

But Using Partial fraction, It become very Complex, Is any other way by which we cal solve it

please explain here

Thanks

Here's a way to rewrite the integrand. It seems to have the flavor of decomposing the fraction by partial fractions, but it's still kinda long. I'm doing it this way because I don't feel like solving a system of equations involving 8 unknown constants. XD

Note that

$\displaystyle \begin{aligned}\frac{1}{(x^4-1)^2} &= \frac{1}{4}\left[\frac{((x^2+1)-(x^2-1))^2}{(x^2+1)^2(x^2-1)^2}\right] \\ &= \frac{1}{4}\left[\frac{(x^2+1)^2 -2(x^2+1)(x^2-1) + (x^2-1)^2}{(x^2+1)^2(x^2-1)^2}\right]\\ &= \frac{1}{4}\left[ \frac{1}{(x^2-1)^2} - \frac{2}{(x^2+1)(x^2-1)} + \frac{1}{(x^2+1)^2}\right] \\ &= \frac{1}{4}\left[ \frac{1}{4}\frac{((x+1)-(x-1))^2}{(x+1)^2(x-1)^2} - \frac{(x^2+1)-(x^2-1)}{(x^2+1)(x^2-1)} + \frac{1}{(x^2+1)^2}\right]\\ &= \frac{1}{4}\left[\frac{1}{4}\left(\frac{1}{(x-1)^2}- \frac{2}{(x+1)(x-1)} + \frac{1}{(x+1)^2}\right) - \frac{1}{x^2-1} + \frac{1}{x^2+1} + \frac{1}{(x^2+1)^2}\right] \\ &= \frac{1}{4}\left[\frac{1}{4}\left(\frac{1}{(x-1)^2}- \frac{1}{x-1} + \frac{1}{x+1} + \frac{1}{(x+1)^2}\right) - \frac{1}{2}\frac{1}{x-1} + \frac{1}{2}\frac{1}{x+1} + \frac{1}{x^2+1} + \frac{1}{(x^2+1)^2}\right] \\ &= \frac{1}{16(x-1)^2} - \frac{3}{16(x-1)} + \frac{3}{16(x+1)} +\frac{1}{16(x+1)^2} + \frac{1}{4(x^2+1)} + \frac{1}{4(x^2+1)^2}\end{aligned}$

The integrals of each of these fractions should be rather straightforward. However, you'll need to apply a trig substitution when you evaluate $\displaystyle\int \frac{1}{4(x^2+1)^2}\,dx$.

I hope this makes sense and makes things (a little) easier! (Bigsmile)
 
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jacks said:
$(a)\;\;:: \displaystyle \int\frac{1}{\left(x+\sqrt{x\cdot (x+1)}\right)^2}dx$

$(b)\;\;::\displaystyle \int\frac{1}{(x^4-1)^2}dx$

My Trial :: (a) $\displaystyle \int\frac{1}{(x+\sqrt{x\cdot (x+1)})^2}dx$

$\displaystyle \int\frac{1}{x\left(\sqrt{x}+\sqrt{x+1}\right)^2}dx = \int\frac{1}{x\cdot (x+x+1+2\sqrt{x^2+x})}dx$

$\displaystyle = \frac{1}{2}\int\frac{1}{x\cdot \left(x+0.5 + \sqrt{(x+0.5)^2-(0.5)^2}\right)}dx$

Now I did not understand how can i solve it,

Help me

Thanks

Similarly for (b) $\displaystyle \int\frac{1}{(x^2+1)^2\cdot (x+1)^2 \cdot (x-1)^2}$

But Using Partial fraction, It become very Complex, Is any other way by which we cal solve it

please explain here

Thanks

[tex]\displaystyle \begin{align*} \int{ \frac{1}{ \left[ x + \sqrt{ x \left( x + 1 \right) } \right] ^2}\,dx } &= \int{ \frac{ \left[ x - \sqrt{x\left( x + 1 \right) } \right] ^2 }{ \left[ x + \sqrt{x \left( x + 1 \right) } \right] ^2 \left[ x - \sqrt{ x \left( x + 1 \right) } \right] ^2 } } \\ &= \int{ \frac{\left[ x - \sqrt{x \left( x + 1 \right) } \right] ^2}{ \left[ x^2 - x \left( x + 1 \right) \right] ^2 } \, dx} \\ &= \int{ \frac{x^2 - 2x\sqrt{x \left( x + 1 \right) } + x \left( x + 1 \right) }{ \left( x^2 - x^2 - x \right) ^2 } \, dx } \\ &= \int{ \frac{x^2 -2x \sqrt{ x \left( x + 1 \right) } + x^2 + x }{ \left( -x \right) ^2 } \,dx } \\ &= \int{ \frac{x\left[ 1 - 2 \sqrt{ x \left( x + 1 \right) } \right] }{ x^2 } \,dx } \\ &= \int{ \frac{1 - 2\sqrt{x \left( x + 1 \right) }}{x}\,dx } \\ &= \int{ \frac{1}{x}\,dx} - \int{ 2 \frac{\sqrt{ x + 1}}{\sqrt{x}} \,dx } \end{align*}[/tex]

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FAQ: How to Solve These Two Indefinite Integrals?

What is the definition of an indefinite integral?

An indefinite integral is a mathematical operation that calculates the antiderivative of a function. It is represented by the symbol ∫ and is used to find the original function from its derivative.

How is an indefinite integral different from a definite integral?

An indefinite integral does not have specific limits of integration, whereas a definite integral has upper and lower limits. This means that an indefinite integral yields a general solution, while a definite integral gives a specific numerical value.

What is the process for evaluating a two indefinite integral?

The process for evaluating a two indefinite integral involves using integration techniques such as substitution, integration by parts, or trigonometric identities. Once the integral is simplified, the antiderivative can be found by reversing the differentiation process.

Can the constant of integration in a two indefinite integral have different values?

Yes, the constant of integration can have different values in different indefinite integrals. This is because the constant represents all possible constant terms that could be added to the antiderivative. However, in a specific indefinite integral, the constant will have a fixed value.

What are some real-world applications of two indefinite integrals?

Two indefinite integrals have various applications in physics, engineering, and economics. They can be used to calculate displacement, velocity, and acceleration from a given acceleration function, find the center of mass of an object, and determine the total profit or loss from a cost function.

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