Are there any method apart from integration by parts , u substituting, trig substitution or partial decomposition for difficult integrals?
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Explanation:
The methods mentioned above are the most powerful/useful, and many integrals can be solved using these methods, sometimes multiple times, and with the right algebraically manipulations
However, here are some thoughts on some other methods (for undefinite integrals), but unfortunately their are no magic formula, when we dealing with integrals. (Which makes it fun and challenging)
Closely related to trig substitution, hyperbolic substitution,
which follow the same principles as trig substitution, just with hyperbolic functions instead of trig functions
Another powerful substitution method related to, trig substitution,
is tangent half angle substitution,
This turns a trig integral, into an integral involving polynomials. Which often is easier (however they can be quite difficult)
Making the substitution

