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Homework Statement
a)Prove the reduction formula:
[tex]\int\ tan^n\ x\ dx\ =\ \frac{1}{n-1}tan^{n-1}\ x\ -\int\ tan^{n-2}\ x\ dx[/tex]
Hint: first write [tex]tan^n x[/tex] as [tex]tan^{n-2} \ x\ tan^2\ x[/tex] and the rewrite using [tex]tan^2\ x+1=sec^2\ x[/tex].
b) Use the formula twice to find [tex]\int\ tan^4\ dx[/tex]
The Attempt at a Solution
I not sure what they're asking for when they say "prove". How should I begin with this one? Thanks