Integrate (tanx)^2

Method:We use the trigonometric identity (tanx)^2 +1 = (secx)^2 to understand that (tanx)^2 can be written as (secx)^2-1.We then use the formula booklet to identify that (secx)^2 is a given integral and its result is tanx.Integrating any integer k means the result is kx.Answer:tanx-x

AZ
Answered by Alex Z. Maths tutor

3510 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

Show that x^2 - 8x +17 <0 for all real values of x


y = 1/x^2, differentiate y (taken from AQA 2018 past paper)


Integrate 10x(x^1/2 - 2)dx


How do I integrate 3^x?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning