T1.14 Integral: trigonometric u-substitution

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The integral evaluation discussed is I14 = ∫ (12tan2x sec2x) / (4 + tan3x)2 dx. The u-substitution method is applied with u = 4 + tan3x, leading to dx = (1/3 sec2x tan2x) du. The integral simplifies to 4 ∫ (1/u2) du, resulting in I14 = -4/(4 + tan3x) + C. The discussion emphasizes clarity in thread titles to enhance communication.

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$\tiny{2214.t1.14}$
$\text{Evaluate the Integral:}$
\begin{align*}\displaystyle
I_{14}&=\int \frac{12\tan^2x \sec^2 x}{(4+\tan^3x)^2} \, dx \\
\textit{Use U substitution}&\\
u&=4+\tan^3x\\
\, \therefore dx& =\dfrac{1}{3\sec^2\left(x\right)\tan^2\left(x\right)}\,du\\
&=4 \int\frac{1}{u^2}\,du\\
&=4\left[-\dfrac{1}{u} \right]\\
\textit{Back substitute $u=4+\tan^3x$}\\
I_{14}&=-\frac{4}{4+\tan^3x}+C
\end{align*}

ok just seeing if this is correct
and suggestions
 
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Re: t1.14 Integral: trigonometic u-substitution

My suggestion, again, is not to use so many abbreviations in thread titles. (Yes)
 

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