MHB S8.7.2.1 AP calculus Exam (typo problem)

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The discussion revolves around a potential typo in the AP Calculus exam regarding the integral of the function involving cosine and sine. Participants analyze the integration process and express confusion over differing answers, particularly focusing on the expression $\int \frac{\cos{t}}{1+\sin{t}} \, dt$. They suggest that choice (b) could be correct if the integral were set up differently, while choice (a) appears to contain an error. The integration steps provided lead to a conclusion that does not align with the expected results, indicating a possible oversight in the exam's formulation. Overall, the conversation highlights concerns about accuracy in the exam questions.
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ok I thot this was just observation to get b.

but maybe not

I saw some rather hefty substations to get different answers
 
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if it were $\displaystyle \int \dfrac{\cos{t}}{1+\sin{t}} \, dt$, then choice (b) would fit

$\dfrac{1}{1+\sin{t}} \cdot \dfrac{1-\sin{t}}{1-\sin{t}} = \dfrac{1-\sin{t}}{1-\sin^2{t}} = \dfrac{1-\sin{t}}{\cos^2{t}} = \dfrac{1}{\cos^2{t}} - \dfrac{1}{\cos{t}} \cdot \dfrac{\sin{t}}{\cos{t}} = \sec^2{t} - \sec{t}\tan{t}$

$\displaystyle \int \sec^2{t} - \sec{t}\tan{t} \, dt = \tan{t} - \sec{t} + C$

methinks choice (a) has a typo
 
$\dfrac{d}{dx}\left(\tan \theta \:+\sec \theta \right)
=-\dfrac{1}{-1+\sin(x)}=\dfrac{1}{1-\sin(x)}$

ok I did this to one of the answers but when I integrated it it did not return the

so something is missing :(
 

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