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Ch. 8 - Techniques of Integration
Hass - Thomas' Calculus 15th Edition
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Chapter 8, Problem 8.2.82

Equations (4) and (5) lead to different formulas for the integral of arctan x:
a. ∫ arctan x dx = x arctan x - ln sec(arctan x) + C [Eq. (4)]
b. ∫ arctan x dx = x arctan x - ln √(1 + x²) + C [Eq. (5)]
Can both integrations be correct? Explain.

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