1. Find the derivative of the substitution to replace $\mathrm{d}x$.
Given the substitution x=cotθ, differentiating with respect to θ gives: dθdx=−csc2θ dx=−csc2θdθ
2. Substitute $x$ and $\mathrm{d}x$ into the integral and simplify using trigonometric identities.
Substitute into the original integral: ∫x21+x21dx=∫cot2θ1+cot2θ1(−csc2θ)dθ
Using the identity 1+cot2θ=csc2θ and knowing cscθ>0 for 0<θ<4π: =∫cot2θcscθ−csc2θdθ =∫−cot2θcscθdθ
Expressing the integrand in terms of sines and cosines: =∫−cos2θ/sin2θ1/sinθdθ =∫−cos2θsinθdθ =∫−secθtanθdθ
3. Evaluate the simplified integral with respect to $\theta$.
Evaluating the standard trigonometric integral: =−secθ+C
4. Express the final answer in terms of the original variable $x$.
To express the answer in terms of x, use the given substitution x=cotθ=1x.
Consider a right-angled triangle where the adjacent side to θ is x and the opposite side is 1.
By Pythagoras' theorem: Hypotenuse=x2+12=1+x2
Therefore, secθ=AdjacentHypotenuse=x1+x2.
Substituting back: −secθ+C=−x1+x2+C