Whitman 8.4.7 integrate by parts

In summary: So in summary, the integral of $x\arctan(x)$ is equal to $\frac {{x}^{2} \arctan\left({x}\right) + \arctan\left({x}\right) - x} {2 } + C$ by using the LIATE rule for integration by parts.
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$\tiny{Whitman \ \ \ 8.4.7 }$
$\displaystyle
\int x \arctan\left({x}\right) \ dx
=\frac {{x}^{2} \arctan\left({x}\right)
+\arctan\left({x}\right)
- x} {2 } + C$
$\displaystyle uv-\int v \ du $

$\begin{align}\displaystyle
u& = x& dv&= \arctan\left({x}\right) \ dx \\
du&=dx& v& =\frac{1}{{x}^{2 }+1}
\end{align}$
So..
$$\frac{x}{{x}^{2 }+1} - \int\frac{1}{{x}^{2 }+1} \ dx$$
But this doesn't seem to be going toward the answer...
 
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Your value for $v$ is incorrect...you've differentiated rather than integrated.

Try using the LIATE rule...it essentially tells you to try the inverse trig. function as your $u$ in this case.
 
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Why would I integrate u

The book examples were

u dv
du v
 
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karush said:
OK I see
Got distracted by the Hillary nom pom.

LIATE rule ?

Yes, this rule tells you that when faced with a choice for candidates for your $u$ in IBP, to try functions in this order:

  • Logarithmic
  • Inverse Trig.
  • Algebraic
  • Trigonometric
  • Exponential

You integrand here has an algebraic function and an inverse trig. function, so try letting $u=\arctan(x)$.

Here's more on the LIATE rule:

LIATE Rule
 
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$\tiny{Whitman \ \ \ 8.4.7 }$
$\displaystyle
I=\int x \arctan\left({x}\right) \ dx
=\frac {{x}^{2} \arctan\left({x}\right)
+\arctan\left({x}\right)
- x} {2 } + C$
$\displaystyle uv-\int v \ du $

$\begin{align}\displaystyle
u& = \arctan\left({x}\right) &
dv&=x \ dx \\
du&=\frac{1}{{x}^{2 }+1}
dx& v& =\frac{{x}^{2 }}{2}
\end{align}$
So..
$$\frac{{x}^{2 }}{2} \arctan\left({x}\right)
-\frac{1}{2 } \int \frac{{x}^{2 }}{{x}^{2 }+1} \ dx$$
Then
$$I=\frac {{x}^{2} \arctan\left({x}\right)
+\arctan\left({x}\right)
- x} {2 } + C$$
 
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FAQ: Whitman 8.4.7 integrate by parts

What is the formula for integration by parts?

The formula for integration by parts is ∫u dv = uv - ∫v du, where u and v are functions of x.

How do you choose which function to be u and which to be dv?

The general rule is to choose u as the more complicated function and dv as the simpler one. It is also helpful to choose u as the function that will eventually become simpler after multiple applications of integration by parts.

Can you use integration by parts on definite integrals?

Yes, integration by parts can be used on both indefinite and definite integrals. However, when using it on definite integrals, you may need to apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to evaluate the resulting expression.

Is there a specific order in which to perform integration by parts?

Yes, there is a specific order in which the integration by parts formula should be applied. The order is ∫u dv = uv - ∫v du, where u is the first function and dv is the second function.

How many times can you apply integration by parts?

There is no set limit on the number of times you can apply integration by parts. However, each time you apply it, you will end up with a new integral that may require further applications or other integration techniques to solve.

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