Math Problem Statement

Integrate \( \int \frac{1}{\sqrt{1 + e^x}} \, dx \)

Solution

The integral given in the image is:

11+exdx\int \frac{1}{\sqrt{1 + e^x}} \, dx

To solve this integral, we can proceed with substitution. Let’s analyze it step by step:

  1. Substitute u=1+exu = 1 + e^x, which implies: du=exdxdu = e^x \, dx

    Also, since ex=u1e^x = u - 1, we rewrite dxdx as: dx=duu1dx = \frac{du}{u - 1}

  2. Replacing in the integral: 11+exdx=1uduu1\int \frac{1}{\sqrt{1 + e^x}} \, dx = \int \frac{1}{\sqrt{u}} \cdot \frac{du}{u - 1}

  3. The integral becomes: 1u(u1)du\int \frac{1}{\sqrt{u}(u - 1)} \, du

    This form can be simplified further using partial fraction decomposition or advanced integration techniques. However, the solution may involve special functions or require numerical evaluation for explicit computation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Integration
Substitution Method
Exponential Functions

Formulas

Substitution Method for Integrals
Exponential function properties (e^x)

Theorems

Substitution Rule for Integrals

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus