JEE Mathematics · Hard

Indefinite Integration: JEE Main MCQ

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JEE MainHardQuestion 330010

Question

∫tan x dx equals:
  1. A
    ln|sec x| + C
  2. B
    −ln|cos x| + C
  3. C
    Both A and B are correct
    Correct
  4. D
    sec²x + C

Correct answer

Both A and B are correct

Explanation

∫tan x dx = ∫sin x / cos x dx. Let u = cos x, du = −sin x dx: −∫du/u = −ln|cos x| + C = ln|sec x| + C. Both forms are equivalent.