Deriving Integral of cos(tan(θ)-2θ) from 0 to pi/2

In summary, the formula for deriving the integral of cos(tan(θ)-2θ) from 0 to pi/2 is ∫cos(tan(θ)-2θ)dθ = -(1/2)sin(2θ) + ln|sec(θ)| + C. To solve this integral, you can use the formula and substitute in the limits of integration (0 and pi/2). The steps for deriving the integral involve using the formula and simplifying the expression. This integral can also be solved using substitution. The limits of integration (0 and pi/2) represent the range of values for which the function is being integrated.
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A certain program, that shall remain nameless, tells me that the integral of cos(tan(θ)-2θ) from 0 to pi/2 is pi/e. Does anyone know of a variable transform or contour that would help me to derive this result? I'm really interested in integrals of the function cos(a tan(θ)-b θ), but, I'd be temporarily contented with knowing how to explicitly do the (a=1,b=2) case.
 
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Related to Deriving Integral of cos(tan(θ)-2θ) from 0 to pi/2

1. What is the formula for deriving the integral of cos(tan(θ)-2θ) from 0 to pi/2?

The formula for deriving the integral of cos(tan(θ)-2θ) from 0 to pi/2 is ∫cos(tan(θ)-2θ)dθ = -(1/2)sin(2θ) + ln|sec(θ)| + C.

2. How do you solve the integral of cos(tan(θ)-2θ) from 0 to pi/2?

To solve the integral of cos(tan(θ)-2θ) from 0 to pi/2, you can use the formula ∫cos(tan(θ)-2θ)dθ = -(1/2)sin(2θ) + ln|sec(θ)| + C and substitute in the limits of integration (0 and pi/2) to evaluate the definite integral.

3. What are the steps for deriving the integral of cos(tan(θ)-2θ) from 0 to pi/2?

The steps for deriving the integral of cos(tan(θ)-2θ) from 0 to pi/2 are:
1. Use the formula ∫cos(tan(θ)-2θ)dθ = -(1/2)sin(2θ) + ln|sec(θ)| + C
2. Substitute in the limits of integration (0 and pi/2) to get -(1/2)sin(2(pi/2)) + ln|sec(pi/2)| - (-(1/2)sin(2(0)) + ln|sec(0)|)
3. Simplify to get -(1/2)sin(pi) + ln|0| - (-(1/2)sin(0) + ln|1|)
4. Since ln|0| is undefined, this integral does not converge and is undefined.

4. Can the integral of cos(tan(θ)-2θ) from 0 to pi/2 be solved using substitution?

Yes, the integral of cos(tan(θ)-2θ) from 0 to pi/2 can be solved using substitution. In fact, the substitution u = tan(θ) is often used to solve integrals involving trigonometric functions.

5. What is the significance of the limits of integration (0 and pi/2) for this integral?

The limits of integration (0 and pi/2) for this integral represent the range of values for which the function is being integrated. In this case, the function cos(tan(θ)-2θ) is being integrated from 0 to pi/2, which means the area under the curve between 0 and pi/2 is being calculated. This range is important because it determines the specific solution for the integral.

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