Quick one regarding Integration

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The integral of tan(u) du can be expressed as either ln|sec(u)| + C or -ln|cos(u)| + C, as they are mathematically equivalent. The relationship between sec(u) and cos(u) confirms that ln|sec(u)| is equal to -ln|cos(u)|. The confusion arises from different representations of the same logarithmic function. It's important to note that the correct notation for the natural logarithm is ln, not In. Both forms are valid, so either can be used based on preference.
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Gday,

Just a quick one regarding integration.
The rules at the back of my calculus book states that the Integral of
tan(u) du = In(|sec u|) + C

However, my calculators and Wolfram all give me the answer as being
tan(u) du = -In(|cos u|) + C

Which one is correct, which do I believe?

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sec(u)= 1/cos(u) so ln(sec(u))= ln(1/cos(u))= -ln(cos(u)). They are exactly the same thing.

(And the natural logarithm is represented by ln ("ell en") not In ("eye en").)
 
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