integration of sec x tan x

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the integral of the function sec(x)tan(x), which is a common integral in calculus. It is seeking the antiderivative of this expression.

Answer

$\text{sec}(x) + C$
Answer for screen readers

The final answer is $\int ext{sec}(x) ext{tan}(x) , dx = ext{sec}(x) + C$

Steps to Solve

  1. Recognize the integral of a basic function

The function $ ext{sec}(x) ext{tan}(x)$ is a known derivative in calculus. Specifically, it is the derivative of the secant function:

$$\frac{d}{dx}[ ext{sec}(x)] = ext{sec}(x) ext{tan}(x)$$

  1. Use the basic integral rule

Since we recognize that $ ext{sec}(x) ext{tan}(x)$ is the derivative of $ ext{sec}(x)$, the integral of $ ext{sec}(x) ext{tan}(x)$ will be the original function $ ext{sec}(x)$ plus a constant of integration $C$.

Therefore, the integral of $ ext{sec}(x) ext{tan}(x)$ is:

$$\int ext{sec}(x) ext{tan}(x) , dx = ext{sec}(x) + C$$

The final answer is $\int ext{sec}(x) ext{tan}(x) , dx = ext{sec}(x) + C$

More Information

Integrating the function $\text{sec}(x)\text{tan}(x)$ gives us the antiderivative $\text{sec}(x)$, which is a common result in calculus.

Tips

A common mistake is forgetting to add the constant of integration $C$. Always remember to include it when finding antiderivatives.

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