Finding $\int\sqrt{\sec(x)}\ln(\sec(x))\tan(x)\,\mathrm dx$ by substitution

calculus

$$\int\sqrt{\smash[b]{\sec(x)}}\ln(\sec(x))\tan(x)\,\mathrm{d}x$$

I started by making u-substitution $u = \sec(x)$:

$$\int\sqrt u\ln(u)\tan(x) \left(\frac{\mathrm{d}u}{\sec(x)\tan(x)}\right)$$

Now, does the $\tan(x)$ cancel? Then is integration by parts the appropriate method to use?

Best Answer

Yes! The $\tan(x)$ cancels.

I'm sure you know what to do with the remaining $\sec(x)$, given that $u=\sec(x)$.

Integration by parts is next.

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