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Ch. 8 - Integration Techniques
Briggs - Calculus: Early Transcendentals 3rd Edition
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Chapter 8, Problem 8.R.18

2–74. Integration techniques Use the methods introduced in Sections 8.1 through 8.5 to evaluate the following integrals.
18. ∫ (from 0 to √2) (x + 1)/(3x² + 6) dx

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Step 1: Simplify the integrand. Start by factoring the denominator: \(3x^2 + 6 = 3(x^2 + 2)\). Rewrite the integrand as \(\frac{x + 1}{3(x^2 + 2)}\).
Step 2: Split the integrand into two separate terms: \(\frac{x}{3(x^2 + 2)} + \frac{1}{3(x^2 + 2)}\). This allows us to handle each term individually.
Step 3: For the first term \(\frac{x}{3(x^2 + 2)}\), notice that the numerator is the derivative of the denominator \(x^2 + 2\). Use the substitution method: let \(u = x^2 + 2\), then \(du = 2x dx\). Adjust for the constant and rewrite the integral.
Step 4: For the second term \(\frac{1}{3(x^2 + 2)}\), recognize it as a standard integral form. Use the formula \(\int \frac{1}{a^2 + x^2} dx = \frac{1}{a} \arctan\left(\frac{x}{a}\right)\), where \(a = \sqrt{2}\). Apply this formula to evaluate the integral.
Step 5: Combine the results of both integrals and evaluate the definite integral by substituting the limits \(x = 0\) and \(x = \sqrt{2}\). Simplify the expression to obtain the final result.

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Key Concepts

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Integration Techniques

Integration techniques are methods used to find the integral of a function. Common techniques include substitution, integration by parts, and partial fraction decomposition. Understanding these methods is crucial for evaluating complex integrals, as they allow for simplification and easier computation.
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