1. Solve the rational inequality by clearing the denominator.
Since 4(x+1)2+1≥1>0 for all real x, we can multiply both sides by 4(x+1)2+1 without changing the inequality sign: 2>4(x+1)2+1 1>4(x2+2x+1) 4x2+8x+3<0 (2x+1)(2x+3)<0
So the solution is −23<x<−21.
2. Deduce the sign of the expression inside the absolute value for the definite integral.
From the result above, 4(x+1)2+12>1⟹1−4(x+1)2+12<0 specifically when −23<x<−21.
Thus, over the integral limits:
For x∈[−1,−21), 1−4(x+1)2+12<0.
For x∈[−21,23−2], 1−4(x+1)2+12≥0.
Hence, the integral must be split at x=−21.
3. Find the indefinite integral of the rational function.
∫4(x+1)2+12dx=∫(2x+2)2+12dx
By applying the standard integral formula for u2+a21, we obtain: =arctan(2x+2)+C
4. Split and evaluate the definite integral for the first interval.