Is this correct:integral: 1/(1+cos(x)+sin(x)) dxt = tan(x/2)

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In summary, the integral of 1/(1+cos(x)+sin(x)) is tan(x/2) + C. To solve this integral, you can use the trigonometric identity tan(x/2) = sin(x)/(1+cos(x)) and then use the substitution method. Yes, the integral can be simplified further using trigonometric identities and algebraic manipulations. However, there are special cases to consider when x = 2nπ, where n is an integer, as the integral will be undefined due to division by zero. The substitution method is commonly used to solve this integral, by substituting u = tan(x/2) or u = sin(x) + cos(x) and then integrating with respect
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Is this correct:

integral: 1/(1+cos(x)+sin(x)) dx

t = tan(x/2) --> x = 2arctan(t) --> dx = 2/(1+t^2) dt

sin(x) = 2t/(1+t^2)
cos(x) = (1-t^2)/(1+t^2)

1/(1+cos(x)+sin(x)) dx

= ...

= 2 integral 1/(2(1+t)) dt = integral 1/(1+t) dt = ln (1+t) = ln(1+tan(x/2))
 
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Try to differntiate your putative answer! :smile:
 

1. What is the integral of 1/(1+cos(x)+sin(x))?

The integral of 1/(1+cos(x)+sin(x)) is tan(x/2) + C.

2. How do you solve the integral 1/(1+cos(x)+sin(x))?

To solve the integral 1/(1+cos(x)+sin(x)), you can use the trigonometric identity tan(x/2) = sin(x)/(1+cos(x)) and then use the substitution method.

3. Can the integral of 1/(1+cos(x)+sin(x)) be simplified further?

Yes, the integral of 1/(1+cos(x)+sin(x)) can be simplified further using trigonometric identities and algebraic manipulations.

4. Are there any special cases to consider when solving the integral 1/(1+cos(x)+sin(x))?

Yes, when x = 2nπ, where n is an integer, the integral will be undefined due to division by zero. This is because 1+cos(x)+sin(x) will equal 0 in these cases.

5. Is there a specific method to solve the integral 1/(1+cos(x)+sin(x))?

Yes, the substitution method is commonly used to solve this integral, by substituting u = tan(x/2) or u = sin(x) + cos(x) and then integrating with respect to u.

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