Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

The definite integral J=∫01arctan⁡x dxJ=\int_{0}^{1} \arctan x\,dx is required when calculating certain series expansions. (a) Rewrite JJ so that only elementary functions appear inside the integral. (b) Determine the exact value of JJ. Present your work algebraically, including every intermediate step. (c) Compute a decimal approximation of JJ accurate to three decimal places.

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