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If tanx1+tanx+tan2xdx=x-KAtan-1Ktanx+1A+C, (C is a constant of integration), then the ordered pair K,A is equal to
MathematicsIndefinite IntegrationJEE MainJEE Main 2018 (16 Apr Online)
Options:
  • A 2,1
  • B 2,3
  • C -2,1
  • D -2,3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 2,3

Let I=tanx1+tanx+tan2xdx

I=1-sec2x1+tanx+tan2xdx

I=x-dt1+t+t2

Where, tanx=tsec2xdx=dt

 I=x-132tan-1t+1232+C, where C is the constant of integration.

=x-23tan-12tanx+13+C

 K=2 & A=3.

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