Find the integral {eq}\; \int \tan^9(x) \sec^4(x) \, \mathrm{d}x {/eq}.
Question:
Find the integral {eq}\; \int \tan^9(x) \sec^4(x) \, \mathrm{d}x {/eq}.
Integrals:
Certain integrals cannot be solved directly, as the given function is typical. In such cases, we make use of different methods to simplify the given function. Substitution method is one of the commonly used methods for simplification.
Answer and Explanation: 1
Become a Study.com member to unlock this answer! Create your account
View this answer
{eq}\; \int \tan^9(x) \sec^4(x) \, \mathrm{d}x {/eq}
Rewritting the above, we get:
{eq}\begin{align*} \ & = \int \tan^9 x \ \sec^2 x \cdot...
See full answer below.
Learn more about this topic:
from
Chapter 13 / Lesson 5Explore the steps in integration by substitution. Learn the importance of integration with the chain rule and see the u-substitution formula with various examples.