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Definite Integrals & Area · Question 18 of 71

Question 18

EasyOriginal question

Evaluate ∫0π4tan⁡xsec⁡2x dx\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{4}} \tan x\sec^2 x\,dx.

Options for question 18

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

Explanation

  1. Put t=tan⁡xt = \tan x, dt=sec⁡2x dxdt = \sec^2 x\,dx; the limits become 0 and 1.

  2. ∫01t dt=12\int_0^1 t\,dt = \frac{1}{2}.

Worth noting

1 forgets to halve t2t^2 when integrating tt.

Concept
A definite integral by substitution
Typical time
60 s
Your time
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The rule this testsSubstitution and by parts with limits
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