Using the method of replacing show that ∫tan(x)=dx=In|sec(x)|+constant See correction
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To evaluate this integral, it is best to remember that `tanx=sinx/cosx` , which suggests the substitution `u=cosx` . This means that `du=-sinxdx` , so the integral becomes:
`int tanxdx`
`=int sinx/cosx dx`
`=-int 1/udu` now integrate using logarithm rule
`=-ln|u|+C` where C is a constant of integration
`=-ln|cosx|+C` now switch negative 1 to exponent
`=ln|cosx|^{-1}+C` use trig definition of `secx` .
`=ln|secx|+C`
The integral evaluates to `ln|secx|+C` .
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