Intergration by parts question from A2 core 4

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The discussion revolves around the integration of the function \(2 x^2 \sec^2{x} \tan{x}\) using integration by parts. Participants are exploring the steps involved in solving this integral, which falls under the subject area of calculus.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the use of integration by parts, with one suggesting that it may require multiple applications. There are attempts to clarify the setup of the integral and the differentiation of components involved. Some participants also reflect on mistakes made during the integration process.

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The discussion is active, with participants providing insights and corrections to each other's approaches. There is acknowledgment of errors in previous attempts, and some guidance is offered regarding the integration of specific functions. Multiple interpretations of the integral's components are being explored.

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Participants mention difficulties with the notation and integration steps, indicating that there may be constraints related to the clarity of the original problem statement. There is also a note about a mistake in the integration of \(\tan{x}\), which is being clarified within the discussion.

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I need to find the integral of

(x^2) 2 (secx)^2 tanx dx

said aloud: x squared times by two times by sec squared x times by tan x

I tried to use the [tex]function but failed misserably, hope you understand what i mean from what I've written above.[/tex]
 
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In TeX:
[tex] \int 2 x^2 \sec^2{x} \tan{x} \,dx[/tex]
You may have to carry out integration by parts several times before you get an answer.
 
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[tex]2 \int x^{2} \sec^{2}{x} \tan{x} \,dx[/tex]. Let [tex]u = x^{2}, du = 2x dx, dv = \sec^{2}x \tan x, v = \frac{1}{2}\sec^{2} x[/tex].

So we have [tex]\int udv = \frac{x^{2}\sec^{2}x}{2} - \int {x\sec^{2}x} = \frac{x^{2}\sec^{2}x}{2} - x\tan x - \ln| \cos x | + C[/tex]

[tex]\int 2x^{2} \sec^{2}{x} \tan{x} \,dx = x^{2}\sec^{2}x - 2x\tan x- 2\ln| \cos x | + C[/tex]
 
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courtrigrad said:
[tex]2 \int x^{2} \sec^{2}{x} \tan{x} \,dx[/tex]. Let [tex]u = x^{2}, du = 2x dx, dv = \sec^{2}x \tan x, v = \frac{1}{2}\sec^{2} x[/tex].

So we have [tex]\int udv = \frac{x^{2}\sec^{2}x}{2} - \int {x\sec^{2}x} = \frac{x^{2}\sec^{2}x}{2} - x\tan x - \ln| \cos x | + C[/tex]

[tex]\int 2x^{2} \sec^{2}{x} \tan{x} \,dx = x^{2}\sec^{2}x - 2x\tan x- 2\ln| \cos x | + C[/tex]
courtrigrad thanks for your help. I realized i had made a mistake when intergrating the

[tex]\sec^{2}{x} \tan{x}[/tex]

bit and differentiated some of it by mistake... anyway got into a big mess. But when reading through your answer realized what i did wrong. btw, not trying to be pedantic, but you made a small mistake when intergrating tanx its

[tex]\int 2x^{2} \sec^{2}{x} \tan{x} \,dx = x^{2}\sec^{2}x - 2x\tan x- 2\ln| \sec x | + C[/tex]
 
[tex]\int \tan x dx = \int \frac{\sin x}{\cos x} dx, u = \cos x, du = -\sin x[/tex]. [tex]-\int \frac{du}{u} = -\ln|u| = -\ln|\cos x|[/tex]. So its correct.
 
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ah yes forgot -ln|cosx| = ln|secx| sorry.
 

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