Integrate the functions

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• 1 + cot x

To integrate the function \( \frac{1}{1 + \cot x} \), we can start by rewriting it in a more manageable form. Recall that \( \cot x = \frac{\cos x}{\sin x} \), so we can express the function as:

Rewriting the Function

We have:

\( \frac{1}{1 + \cot x} = \frac{1}{1 + \frac{\cos x}{\sin x}} = \frac{\sin x}{\sin x + \cos x} \)

Using Substitution

Next, we can use the substitution \( u = \sin x + \cos x \). Then, the derivative \( du = (\cos x - \sin x) dx \). This means we need to express \( dx \) in terms of \( du \):

\( dx = \frac{du}{\cos x - \sin x} \)

Integrating the New Function

Now, substituting into the integral gives us:

\( \int \frac{\sin x}{u} \cdot \frac{du}{\cos x - \sin x} \)

This integral can be complex, but we can simplify it further by recognizing that:

• We can express \( \sin x \) and \( \cos x \) in terms of \( u \).
• Alternatively, we can use trigonometric identities to simplify the integration process.

Final Steps

After performing the integration and substituting back, we will arrive at the final result. The integral can be expressed in terms of logarithmic functions or arctangent functions depending on the simplifications made during the process.

In summary, the integral of \( \frac{1}{1 + \cot x} \) can be approached through substitution and trigonometric identities, leading to a solution that involves logarithmic or arctangent forms.