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Inverse trigonometric function of a double-angle expression: reduce to 2 tan^-1 x, then integrate by parts

This type of question, asked 2 times: 10 May 2023 S2, 15 May 2026 S2. All 2 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    10 May 2023 S2

    146
    ∫sin⁡−1 ⁣(2x1+x2)dx=\int\sin^{-1}\!\left(\frac{2x}{1+x^2}\right)dx =

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  2. Question 2

    15 May 2026 S2

    80
    The value of ∫tan⁡−1(6x1−9x2)dx\int \tan^{-1}\left(\dfrac{6x}{1 - 9x^2}\right) dx, where ∣x∣<13|x| < \dfrac{1}{3} is:

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