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Ch. 4 - Applications of Derivatives
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Capitolo 4, Problema 4.7.64c

Checking Antiderivative Formulas


Right, or wrong? Say which for each formula and give a brief reason for each answer.


∫tanθ sec²θ dθ = (1/2) sec²θ + C

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Identify the integral to be evaluated: \(\int \tan\theta \sec^{2}\theta \, d\theta\).
Recall that \(\tan\theta = \frac{\sin\theta}{\cos\theta}\) and \(\sec\theta = \frac{1}{\cos\theta}\), so \(\sec^{2}\theta = \left(\frac{1}{\cos\theta}\right)^2 = \frac{1}{\cos^{2}\theta}\).
Consider using substitution: let \(u = \tan\theta\), then \(\frac{du}{d\theta} = \sec^{2}\theta\), which implies \(du = \sec^{2}\theta \, d\theta\).
Rewrite the integral in terms of \(u\): \(\int \tan\theta \sec^{2}\theta \, d\theta = \int u \, du\).
Integrate \(\int u \, du\) to get \(\frac{1}{2} u^{2} + C\), then substitute back \(u = \tan\theta\) to obtain \(\frac{1}{2} \tan^{2}\theta + C\). Compare this with the given formula \(\frac{1}{2} \sec^{2}\theta + C\) to determine if it is correct.

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