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I've been trying to integrate this: $$\int_0^\infty \frac{1}{x^2 + 2x + 2} \mathrm{d} x .$$ Unfortunately I haven't found a way so far. I've been trying to factor the denominator in order to end up ...
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I know the equations of 4 lines which are tangents to a quadratic: $y=2x-10$ $y=x-4$ $y=-x-4$ $y=-2x-10$ If I know that all of these equations are tangents, how do I find the equation of the ...