How to Solve a Trig Integral with Three Terms Using Integration by Parts?

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The discussion revolves around solving the integral $$I= \int x \sec\left({x}\right)\tan\left({x}\right)\, dx$$ using integration by parts (IBP). Participants explore different approaches and reasoning related to the integration technique, focusing on the application of IBP in the context of trigonometric functions.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests using IBP with $u=\tan\left({x}\right)$ and $du=\sec^2 \left({x}\right) \, dx$, but expresses uncertainty about how this fits into the solution.
  • Another participant provides a result from applying IBP, stating $$I=x\sec(x)-\int\sec(x)\,dx$$ as a potential outcome.
  • A later reply proposes using $u=x$ and $dv=\sec(x)\tan(x)\,dx$, leading to the conclusion that $$I=x \sec(x) - \int \sec(x) dx$$, which further simplifies to $$x\sec\left(x\right)-\ln\left(\left|\tan\left(x\right)+\sec\left(x\right)\right|\right)+C$$.

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Participants present multiple approaches to the integral, with some expressing uncertainty about the initial choice of $u$ and others providing different formulations of the integral's solution. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best method to apply.

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There are indications of missing assumptions or steps in the integration process, particularly regarding the choice of $u$ and the integration of $\sec(x)$. The discussion reflects varying interpretations of the integration technique.

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$\large {S6.7.1.17}$
$\tiny\text {trig Integration}$
$$\displaystyle
I= \int x \sec\left({x}\right)\tan\left({x}\right)\, dx \\$$
OK this has 3 terms so the inclination is IBP
If $u=\tan\left({x}\right)$ and $du=\sec^2 \left({x}\right) \, dx $
but don't see this fitting in
$\tiny\text{ Surf the Nations math study group}$
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$$I=x\sec(x)-\int\sec(x)\,dx$$
 
karush said:
$\large {S6.7.1.17}$
$\tiny\text {trig Integration}$
$$\displaystyle
I= \int x \sec\left({x}\right)\tan\left({x}\right)\, dx \\$$
OK this has 3 terms so the inclination is IBP
If $u=\tan\left({x}\right)$ and $du=\sec^2 \left({x}\right) \, dx $
but don't see this fitting in
$\tiny\text{ Surf the Nations math study group}$
🏄 🏄

LIATE tells us to try:

$$u=x\,\therefore\,du=dx$$

$$dv=\sec(x)\tan(x)\,dx\,\therefore\,v=\sec(x)$$

And this gives you the result Greg posted. :)
 
$\large {S6.7.1.17}$
$\tiny\text {trig Integration}$
$$\displaystyle
I= \int x \sec\left({x}\right)\tan\left({x}\right)\, dx \\$$
IBP
$$\displaystyle
\begin{align}
{u} & = {x} & {dv}&= \sec\left({x}\right)\tan\left({x}\right)
\ d{x} & \\
{du}&=du& {v}&={\sec(x) }
\end{align} \\
I=x \sec(x) - \int \sec(x) dx \implies
x\sec\left(x\right)-\ln\left(\left|\tan\left(x\right)+\sec\left(x\right)\right|\right)+C
$$
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