Antiderivative of trig function

In summary, the conversation discusses how to solve the integral \int\frac{{\rm{d}}x}{1+2\sin^2 (x)}. The suggested method is to substitute y = \sqrt{2}\sin(x),\ {\rm{d}}y = \sqrt{2}\cos(x){\rm{d}}x and then multiply by \frac{sec^2x}{sec^2x} and substitute y=\sqrt 2 \tan x, leading to the final solution of \int\frac{\sec^2(x){\rm{d}}x}{3\tan^2(x)+1}.
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Homework Statement


[tex]\int\frac{{\rm{d}}x}{1+2\sin^2 (x)}[/tex]

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it's some sort of a derivative of arctan, however, when I try to substitute [itex]y = \sqrt{2}\sin(x),\ {\rm{d}}y = \sqrt{2}\cos(x){\rm{d}}x[/itex] I get nowhere with it, atleast I think, since there is a further complication, namely the dy. Suggestions, please.
 
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Multiply by [itex] \frac{sec^2x}{sec^2x} [/itex] and then substitute [itex] y=\sqrt 2 \tan x [/itex]!
 
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Right, of course I won't think of that :D
[tex]\int\frac{\sec^2(x){\rm{d}}x}{\frac{1}{\cos^2(x)}+2\frac{\sin^2(x)}{\cos^2(x)}} = \int\frac{\sec^2(x){\rm{d}}x}{3\tan^2(x)+1}[/tex] and that's all she wrote.
 

1. What is the definition of antiderivative of a trigonometric function?

The antiderivative of a trigonometric function is a function whose derivative is equal to the original trigonometric function. It is also known as an integral function or primitive function.

2. Can all trigonometric functions have antiderivatives?

Yes, all trigonometric functions except for the tangent and cotangent functions have antiderivatives. The antiderivatives of these two functions involve logarithmic functions.

3. How do you find the antiderivative of a trigonometric function?

The antiderivative of a trigonometric function can be found by using the integration techniques of substitution, integration by parts, or trigonometric substitution. These techniques involve manipulating the original function in order to simplify it and then applying the appropriate integration rule.

4. What is the general form of the antiderivative of a trigonometric function?

The general form of the antiderivative of a trigonometric function is given by the following formula: ∫f(x)dx = F(x) + C, where F(x) is the antiderivative function and C is the constant of integration. This means that the antiderivative of a trigonometric function is not a single function, but rather a family of functions that differ by a constant.

5. Can the antiderivative of a trigonometric function be used to find the area under a curve?

Yes, the antiderivative of a trigonometric function can be used to find the area under a curve, also known as the definite integral. This is because the definite integral is the inverse operation of taking the antiderivative. By evaluating the antiderivative at the upper and lower bounds of the integral, the area under the curve can be calculated.

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