Identify Substitution: We start by identifying a substitution. Let u=x2−1, then du=2xdx. This substitution simplifies the integral.
Rewrite Integral Using Substitution: Rewrite the integral using the substitution: u=x2−1, so x2=u+1. dx=2xdu=2u+1du. The integral becomes ∫(u+1)uu+1+1⋅2u+1du.
Simplify Expression: Simplify the expression: ∫(u+1)uu+2⋅2u+1du=∫((u+1)u⋅2u+1)u+2du.
Further Simplify: Further simplify: ∫((u+1)u⋅2u+1)u+2du=∫2u(u+1)23u+2du.
Check for Simpler Approach: This integral looks complex and might require special functions or numerical methods for exact evaluation. However, let's check if there's a simpler approach or error in previous steps.
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