Math Problem Statement

Compute the integral \(\int \frac{1}{25x^2 + 1} dx\).

Solution

The integral you need to solve is:

125x2+1dx\int \frac{1}{25x^2 + 1} \, dx

This type of integral can be solved using the standard formula for the integral of the form 1a2x2+1dx=1atan1(xa)+C\int \frac{1}{a^2 x^2 + 1} \, dx = \frac{1}{a} \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{a}\right) + C.

Here, we can rewrite the expression in the form required by the formula. Notice that 25x2+125x^2 + 1 is similar to 52x2+15^2x^2 + 1, so we can apply the formula directly with a=5a = 5.

Thus, the integral becomes:

125x2+1dx=15tan1(5x)+C\int \frac{1}{25x^2 + 1} \, dx = \frac{1}{5} \tan^{-1}(5x) + C

Let me know if you'd like a more detailed explanation of this solution! Would you like to proceed with more examples or questions related to integrals?

Here are some related questions:

  1. What is the formula for the integral of 1a2x2+1\frac{1}{a^2 x^2 + 1}?
  2. How do we recognize when an integral fits the inverse tangent formula?
  3. Can we use substitution to solve this kind of integral?
  4. What happens if the coefficient of x2x^2 in the denominator is not a perfect square?
  5. What is the significance of the constant CC in indefinite integrals?

Tip: Always check if the denominator matches the form of a known formula for easier integration.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Integration
Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

\(\int \frac{1}{a^2 x^2 + 1} dx = \frac{1}{a} \tan^{-1}(ax) + C\)

Theorems

Inverse Trigonometric Integration Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or College-level Calculus