Chapter 4: Problem 39
Determine the following indefinite integrals. Check your work by differentiation. $$\int\left(\sec ^{2} x-1\right) d x$$
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Chapter 4: Problem 39
Determine the following indefinite integrals. Check your work by differentiation. $$\int\left(\sec ^{2} x-1\right) d x$$
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