Integrating arctan(y) with respect to x

In summary, the general formula for integrating arctan(y) dx is ∫arctan(y) dx = y*arctan(y) - ln|y| + C, and it can be solved using integration by parts or substitution. Trigonometric identities can also be used in conjunction with substitution to simplify the integral. The domain of integration for arctan(y) dx is all real numbers except for y = -1, 1, and points where y^2 + 1 = 0. The integral can also be evaluated numerically using methods such as the trapezoidal rule or Simpson's rule.
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lolallday
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Hi,

Part of solving a differential equation involves integrating M(x,y) with respect to x, where M(x,y) = x + tan-1(y). What are the steps to integrating the arctan portion?

[tex]\int[/tex] tan-1(y) dx

Thank you.
 
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If I'm not mistaken, it should just be tan-1(y) * x
 
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welcome to pf!

hi lolallday! welcome to pf! :wink:

i agree with m1ke_ :smile:

a function of y does not depend on x, so it integrates (and differentiates) as a constant
 
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m1ke_ said:
If I'm not mistaken, it should just be tan-1(y) * x

+ C :-p
 

Related to Integrating arctan(y) with respect to x

1. What is the general formula for integrating arctan(y) dx?

The general formula for integrating arctan(y) dx is ∫arctan(y) dx = y*arctan(y) - ln|y| + C, where C is the constant of integration.

2. How do you solve the integral of arctan(y) dx?

To solve the integral of arctan(y) dx, you can use integration by parts or substitution. The latter involves substituting u = arctan(y) and du = dy/(1+y^2), which simplifies the integral to ∫u du. From there, you can use the power rule to integrate and then substitute back in for u to get the final answer.

3. Can arctan(y) dx be integrated using trigonometric identities?

Yes, arctan(y) dx can be integrated using trigonometric identities, specifically the identity tan(arctan(y)) = y and the inverse derivative formula d/dx(arctan(x)) = 1/(1+x^2). These identities can be used in conjunction with substitution to simplify the integral and solve for the final answer.

4. What is the domain of integration for arctan(y) dx?

The domain of integration for arctan(y) dx is all real numbers except for y = -1 and y = 1, since these values would result in division by zero in the integral's solution. Additionally, the domain should also not include any points where y^2 + 1 = 0, as this would also result in division by zero.

5. Can the integral of arctan(y) dx be evaluated numerically?

Yes, the integral of arctan(y) dx can be evaluated numerically using methods such as the trapezoidal rule or Simpson's rule. These methods involve approximating the integral using a series of smaller subintervals and then summing them to get an approximate value for the integral. This is useful for cases where the integral cannot be solved analytically.

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