Math Problem Statement

solve integral tanh^2x dx

Solution

The integral of tanh2(x)\tanh^2(x) with respect to xx can be solved as follows:

We know that: tanh2(x)=1sech2(x)\tanh^2(x) = 1 - \text{sech}^2(x)

Thus, the integral becomes: tanh2(x)dx=(1sech2(x))dx\int \tanh^2(x) \, dx = \int \left(1 - \text{sech}^2(x)\right) \, dx

Now, integrate each term separately:

  1. The integral of 11 is simply xx. 1dx=x\int 1 \, dx = x

  2. The integral of sech2(x)-\text{sech}^2(x) is tanh(x)-\tanh(x), because the derivative of tanh(x)\tanh(x) is sech2(x)\text{sech}^2(x). sech2(x)dx=tanh(x)\int -\text{sech}^2(x) \, dx = -\tanh(x)

Thus, the complete integral is: tanh2(x)dx=xtanh(x)+C\int \tanh^2(x) \, dx = x - \tanh(x) + C where CC is the constant of integration.

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Here are five related questions:

  1. How do you derive the derivative of tanh(x)\tanh(x)?
  2. What is the relationship between hyperbolic functions and their derivatives?
  3. How does tanh(x)\tanh(x) compare to sin(x)\sin(x) and cos(x)\cos(x) in terms of periodicity?
  4. How can you compute the integral of tanh3(x)\tanh^3(x)?
  5. What are the applications of hyperbolic functions in physics?

Tip: Hyperbolic functions are often used in problems involving hyperbolas, like in special relativity and electrical engineering, as analogs to circular trigonometric functions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Integration
Hyperbolic Functions

Formulas

tanh^2(x) = 1 - sech^2(x)
∫ tanh^2(x) dx = ∫ (1 - sech^2(x)) dx
∫ 1 dx = x
∫ -sech^2(x) dx = -tanh(x)

Theorems

Integration by substitution
Hyperbolic function identities

Suitable Grade Level

College Level