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Integrate: (1 + tan²x) dx

Answer: tan x + C.

  • A x + C
  • B tan x + C
  • C tan x - x + C
  • D tan x + x + C

Correct answer: B. tan x + C

Explanation: 1 + tan²x = sec²x. Integral of sec²x = tan x + C.

xyabArea = integral of f(x) dxRectangles approximate the area (Riemann sum)

The exact area under the curve from a to b (shaded) is approximated by a few rectangles, the Riemann sum idea behind the definite integral.

Concept context

Indefinite and definite integrals, areas under curves

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