Is solving this possible with Calc 2?

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In summary, the individual is self-teaching Calculus 2 and has created an equation they want to integrate. They are unsure if it can be integrated using their current knowledge and tools. After checking with WolframAlpha, it was determined that there is no solution in terms of standard mathematical functions. The person then asks if this means the solution will likely involve an integral inside a function.
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Hi,

I'm teaching my self Calc 2 at the moment and made an equation that I want to integrate:

[itex]\frac{1}{x*\phi^{1-cos(2*\pi*x)}}[/itex] (phi is just a really large constant)

I'm not asking anyone to do it for me, but am curious if this is something I can even hope to be able to integrate with just Calc 2 in my tool set. I'm curious because I tried wolframalpha but it returned:

(no result found in terms of standard mathematical functions)

Should I be scared of this? :)
 
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There is no solution in terms of elementary mathematical functions. So you won't find an explicit answer.
 
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Got it. I looked up nonelementary integrals, is it safe to say that the solution will likely involve an integral inside a function?
 

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