Math Problem Statement

𝜋/4 6 sec4(𝜃) tan4(𝜃) d𝜃

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Solution

You seem to have provided an integral that involves trigonometric functions. Let me write it out in full to clarify:

0π46sec4(θ)tan4(θ)dθ\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{4}} 6 \sec^4(\theta) \tan^4(\theta) \, d\theta

This is an integral over the interval [0,π4][0, \frac{\pi}{4}], involving sec(θ)\sec(\theta) and tan(θ)\tan(\theta) raised to the fourth power. Let's solve it step by step.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Simplifying the integrand:

    We have the function 6sec4(θ)tan4(θ)6 \sec^4(\theta) \tan^4(\theta). Since sec(θ)\sec(\theta) and tan(θ)\tan(\theta) are related by the identity:

    sec2(θ)=1+tan2(θ)\sec^2(\theta) = 1 + \tan^2(\theta)

    However, we need to work with sec4(θ)\sec^4(\theta) and tan4(θ)\tan^4(\theta), so this won't directly simplify.

  2. Substitution Approach: A possible substitution could involve using tan(θ)\tan(\theta) itself, since its derivative is sec2(θ)\sec^2(\theta):

    Let: u=tan(θ),du=sec2(θ)dθu = \tan(\theta), \quad du = \sec^2(\theta) \, d\theta Then, the integral transforms as follows:

    The bounds also change: θ=0    u=tan(0)=0\theta = 0 \implies u = \tan(0) = 0 θ=π4    u=tan(π4)=1\theta = \frac{\pi}{4} \implies u = \tan\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right) = 1

    The integral becomes: 601sec2(θ)sec2(θ)u4dθ6 \int_0^1 \sec^2(\theta) \cdot \sec^2(\theta) \cdot u^4 \, d\theta Which simplifies further due to sec2(θ)dθ=du\sec^2(\theta) d\theta = du.

Let me compute the integral for the solution.The value of the integral is:

0π46sec4(θ)tan4(θ)dθ=7235\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{4}} 6 \sec^4(\theta) \tan^4(\theta) \, d\theta = \frac{72}{35}

Would you like further details or explanations?

Here are 5 related questions to expand on this concept:

  1. What is the relationship between sec(θ)\sec(\theta) and tan(θ)\tan(\theta)?
  2. How can substitution simplify integrals involving trigonometric functions?
  3. What are common integral techniques for solving trigonometric integrals?
  4. How does the power of trigonometric functions affect the choice of integration methods?
  5. What are other common trigonometric integrals with limits like 00 to π4\frac{\pi}{4}?

Tip: When integrating trigonometric functions, identities like sec2(θ)=1+tan2(θ)\sec^2(\theta) = 1 + \tan^2(\theta) can often simplify the process or hint at useful substitutions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integration
Trigonometric Integrals
Substitution Method

Formulas

∫ sec^4(θ) tan^4(θ) dθ
sec^2(θ) = 1 + tan^2(θ)
u = tan(θ), du = sec^2(θ) dθ

Theorems

Trigonometric Identities
Definite Integration Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate