Find th length of th line x = int sqrt(sec(t)^4 - 1)) from 0 to y

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The discussion focuses on calculating the length of a line defined by the integral of the function x = int[sqrt((sec(t))^4 - 1)] from 0 to y, where y is constrained between -π/4 and π/4. The user determined that the length of the line from -π/4 to 0 is equal to that from 0 to π/4, leading to the expression x = 2*int[sqrt((sec(t))^4 - 1)] integrated from 0 to π/4. The user encountered difficulties with the integral, specifically in applying trigonometric identities and substitution methods, but ultimately resolved the issue independently.

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Homework Statement



definite integral to find length of line

x = int [sqrt( (sec t)^4 - 1)
integrate from 0 to y with -pi/4 < y > pi/4
it is actually y is equal or more/less than pi/4



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Ive worked out that the length of the line will be the same from -pi/4 to 0 as 0 to pi/4,
giving me

x = 2*int(sqrt( (sec t)^4 - 1)
integrating from 0 to pi/4,
im struggling with the integral, i know it must be substitution and i ve tried numerous trig identities just been coming up blank so far. a little push in the right direction would be great
 
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sorry that was meant to be y is equal or more than -pi/4 and y is equal or less that pi/4
 
dont worry about it i figured it out
 

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