Tangent product and logarithmic derivative

Tangent product and logarithmic derivative

Secondary 4
7 marks
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  1. Differentiate \(x\tan x\) with respect to \(x\).[2]
  2. Differentiate \(\ln(\cos x)\) with respect to \(x\).[2]
  3. Hence evaluate the exact value of \(\displaystyle\int_0^{\pi/4}x\sec^2x\,\mathrm{d}x\).[3]

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Answer:\(\dfrac{\pi}{4}-\dfrac12\ln2\)

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