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If dxcos3x 2sin2x=tanxA+CtanxB+k, where k is a constant of integration, then A+B+C equals 
MathematicsIndefinite IntegrationJEE MainJEE Main 2016 (09 Apr Online)
Options:
  • A 165
  • B 2710
  • C 710
  • D 215
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 165

dxcos3x4sinxcosx=dx2cos4xtanx

Let, tanx=t2sec2x=1+t4

And sec2xdx=2tdt

I= sec4xdx2tanx= sec2x.sec2xdx2tanx

=1+t42t dt2t=1+t4dt

=t+t55+k, where k is a constant of integration.

= tanx+15tan52x+k 

Where, t= tanx.

A=12, B=52, C=15

A+B+C=165

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