Analytical solution to the integral of ∫ x'dx?

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I want to find the closed form of the integral

$$\int \dot{x} dx \tag{1}$$

where $\dot{x} = \frac{dx}{dt}$. I think there should be an analytical solution. I know

$$\int \dot{x} dx = \int \dot{x}^2 dt \tag{2}$$

and maybe using the equation $\dot{x}^2 = (x + \dot{x})^2 - x^2 - 2x\dot{x}$, but then I don't know how to go further. I would appreciate if you could help me with this. I have also asked this question here on Reddit.

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I'm not entirely sure but maybe this is the solution:

If we consider that $\dot{x} = \frac{dx}{dt}$ then

$$\int \dot{x} dx = \frac{ d}{dt} \left(\int x dx \right) \tag{3}$$

which yields:

$$\int \dot{x} dx = x \dot{x} \tag{4}$$