calculus

integral sec^-1 x dx

1. u = arcsec(x)
x = sec(u)
dx = secu tanu du

the integrand now becomes

u secu tanu du

Now use integration by parts and it's a cinch.

If still stuck, just google it and I'm sure you can find lots of detailed solutions.

posted by Steve

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