How Do You Integrate the Square Root of Tan x?

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The integral of the square root of tan x poses challenges for many, including students and teachers. A suggested approach involves substituting u = sqrt(tan(x)), which leads to a rational integrand suitable for partial fraction decomposition. Some participants share their experiences with similar integrals, highlighting the complexity and time-consuming nature of the problem. Additionally, discussions touch on related integrals, such as those involving sqrt(sin x) and the importance of verifying integrals before attempting them. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the difficulties in integrating square root trigonometric functions and the need for effective strategies.
  • #31
At any rate, it is a fairly easy integral. Two subtitutions and a partial fraction decomposition will give the answer. It's messy though, much neater to do a definite integral working out the substitutions along the way.
 
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  • #32
Orion1 said:
I understand, a CalcI student should use the Data Denominator Theorem.

Data Denominator Theorem:
\int \frac{1}{u(x)}} dx = F(x) + C
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"Data Denominator Theorem" ?! Did you invent that? It makes no sense to me at all.
 
  • #33
TD said:
"Data Denominator Theorem" ?! Did you invent that? It makes no sense to me at all.
Of course he did. :biggrin: :approve:
 
  • #34
Jeremy said:
My class, teacher included, cannot seem to figure out the integral of the square root of tan x. Maybe someone here can help?

thanks,
jeremy

it is not easy n also very lenthy n time taking
 
  • #35
http://math.ucsd.edu/~wgarner/math10b/int_sqrt_tan.htm
 
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  • #36
hope someone can figure out the integral sqrt(tanx)...
 
  • #37
soccer*star said:
http://math.ucsd.edu/~wgarner/math10b/int_sqrt_tan.htm

it helps a lot...:wink:
 
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