Integral Problem: Evaluating (4sin(x)+3tan(x))dx

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The discussion revolves around evaluating the integral of the function (4sin(x) + 3tan(x))dx, with participants exploring the process of finding antiderivatives and discussing substitution methods. The subject area includes integral calculus.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

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  • The original poster attempts to integrate the function term by term and expresses uncertainty about the antiderivative of 3tan(x). Some participants suggest using substitution for tan(x) and discuss the resulting expressions. Others question the correctness of the signs in the antiderivative and explore the implications of those corrections.

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The discussion is active, with participants providing hints and corrections regarding the integration process. There is a focus on ensuring the accuracy of the antiderivative and exploring substitution methods for a related definite integral problem. Multiple interpretations and approaches are being discussed without a clear consensus on the final answers.

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Participants are navigating through potential errors in their calculations and are seeking clarification on substitution techniques. The original poster also introduces a new problem involving a definite integral, indicating a broader exploration of integration techniques.

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Hey everyone,
I can't seem to figure out how to do this integral. If anyone could help that would be great. I would appreciate some hints/advice, rather than just the answer. Thanks!
The question is:
Evaluate the indefinite integral:
(4sin(x)+3tan(x))dx
Ok... So i know you can take the integral of each term seperatly because it is a sum and that is a principle of integrals... so i get the first part to be -4cos(x). However I am not sure how to evalue the antiderivative of 3tan(x). If anyone could help that would be great!
Thanks again.
 
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Noting that tan x = sin x/cos x, you can integrate by subsitution using u=cos x.
 
ok... so i tried that.
so with the substitution you end up with du/u whose antiderivative is -ln(absolute value)U. U is cosx so it is -ln(abs)cosx. Moving the negative sign into the logarithm gives ln(abs)secx. So my final answer would be...
4cosx+3ln(abs)secx. I am not to sure this is right though. Could one of you smart math people check and if i made an error somewhere point me in the right direction.
Thanks a lot for the help!
 
Watch your signs, the antiderivative of sin(x) is -cos(x).
 
Oh yes...
So is the final answer:
-4cosx+3ln(abs)secx?
Thanks for pointing that out. (i think i fixed it)

Another quick question that I can't seem to figure out...
Find the definite integral from 0 to 1 of:
x^2((5x+6)^(1/2))
I thought this may be another substitution question but I can't see what to substitute. Any help would be great!
 
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I was referring to the term 4cos(x) which should actually be -4cos(x) :smile:
 
For the second, let u= 5x + 6 from there it is easy to see that x^2 = (u-6)^2/25, then expand and integrate.
 
I don't really understand that Tx. If i let U=5xt6 i end up with x^2(U)^(1/2)(du/5) which doesn't seem to help me in any way. Some more advice would be good! :smile: I appreciate the help!
 

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