To solve the integral of \(\sqrt{\tan x}\), we need to find:

\[
I = \int \sqrt{\tan x} \, dx
\]

This integral doesn't have a simple elementary antiderivative. To proceed, we'll use a substitution that can simplify the expression. A common approach is to use the substitution:

\[
u = \sqrt{\tan x} \implies u^2 = \tan x \implies x = \arctan(u^2)
\]

Now, differentiate \(x = \arctan(u^2)\) with respect to \(u\):

\[
\frac{dx}{du} = \frac{d}{du}(\arctan(u^2)) = \frac{2u}{1 + u^4}
\]

Thus:

\[
dx = \frac{2u}{1 + u^4} \, du
\]

Now, substitute \(u = \sqrt{\tan x}\), and rewrite the integral:

\[
I = \int u \cdot \frac{2u}{1 + u^4} \, du = 2 \int \frac{u^2}{1 + u^4} \, du
\]

Simplify the integrand:

\[
I = 2 \int \frac{u^2}{1 + u^4} \, du
\]

Now, to solve this integral, we use the partial fraction decomposition approach. Let's express the fraction in a decomposed form:

\[
\frac{u^2}{1 + u^4} = \frac{A}{1 + u^2} + \frac{Bu + C}{1 - u^2 + u^4}
\]

You can solve for \(A\), \(B\), and \(C\) by comparing coefficients, but this integral is generally known for its complexity, and it typically requires advanced techniques or knowledge of special functions (like the elliptic integrals) to find a closed-form solution.

Therefore, the solution involves elliptic integrals, and a closed-form solution is not straightforward.

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#### Tip:
For integrals that seem difficult or involve non-elementary functions, consult tables of integrals or computational tools like WolframAlpha.

Learn how to solve the integral of sqrt(tan x) using advanced techniques such as substitution and elliptic integrals. This calculus problem demonstrates the use of trigonometric functions and partial fractions decomposition, suitable for college-level calculus students.

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