Math Problem Statement

use the Fundamental theorem of calculus part 1 or 2 to get the answer

Use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (Part 1 or 2) to evaluate the integral \( \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{4}} 4 \tan(x) \sec^2(x) \, dx \).

Solution

To solve the integral 0π44tan(x)sec2(x)dx\int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{4}} 4 \tan(x) \sec^2(x) \, dx using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (Part 1 or Part 2), follow these steps:


Step 1: Analyze the integral

The integrand is 4tan(x)sec2(x)4 \tan(x) \sec^2(x). Notice that sec2(x)\sec^2(x) is the derivative of tan(x)\tan(x), which suggests substitution.


Step 2: Substitution

Let: u=tan(x)    dudx=sec2(x)ordu=sec2(x)dx.u = \tan(x) \implies \frac{du}{dx} = \sec^2(x) \quad \text{or} \quad du = \sec^2(x) \, dx.

The limits of integration also change:

  • When x=0x = 0, u=tan(0)=0u = \tan(0) = 0.
  • When x=π4x = \frac{\pi}{4}, u=tan(π4)=1u = \tan\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right) = 1.

Substitute into the integral: 0π44tan(x)sec2(x)dx=014udu.\int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{4}} 4 \tan(x) \sec^2(x) \, dx = \int_{0}^{1} 4u \, du.


Step 3: Solve the integral

The integral simplifies to: 014udu=401udu.\int_{0}^{1} 4u \, du = 4 \int_{0}^{1} u \, du. Using the power rule for integration: udu=u22.\int u \, du = \frac{u^2}{2}.

So: 401udu=4[u22]01=4(122022).4 \int_{0}^{1} u \, du = 4 \left[\frac{u^2}{2}\right]_{0}^{1} = 4 \cdot \left(\frac{1^2}{2} - \frac{0^2}{2}\right).

Simplify: 412=2.4 \cdot \frac{1}{2} = 2.


Final Answer:

0π44tan(x)sec2(x)dx=2.\int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{4}} 4 \tan(x) \sec^2(x) \, dx = 2.


Would you like me to explain any specific step in more detail? Here are some related questions for further exploration:

  1. How does the substitution method simplify solving integrals?
  2. What is the role of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus in solving definite integrals?
  3. Why is sec2(x)\sec^2(x) the derivative of tan(x)\tan(x)?
  4. How would you handle this problem if no substitution was immediately obvious?
  5. What happens if the limits of integration are reversed?

Tip: Recognizing derivatives of common trigonometric functions is key to efficient problem solving in calculus.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integration
Substitution Method
Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

Power rule for integration: \( \int x^n \, dx = \frac{x^{n+1}}{n+1} + C \)
Derivative of \( \tan(x) \): \( \frac{d}{dx} \tan(x) = \sec^2(x) \)

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Part 2: If \( F(x) \) is an antiderivative of \( f(x) \), then \( \int_a^b f(x) \, dx = F(b) - F(a) \).

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or introductory college calculus