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If \(\int \sqrt{e^{x}-1}dx=a\sqrt{e^{x}-1}+b\tan ^{-1}(\sqrt{e^{x}-1})+c\), then

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Substitute t equal to the square root of e to the x minus 1 and compare coefficients.
Updated On: Nov 12, 2026
  • \(a+b=0\)
  • \(a-b=0\)
  • \(a=2b\)
  • \(2a=b\)
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Differentiate the answer
Differentiating the right side, $a\frac{e^{x}}{2\sqrt{e^{x}-1}}+b\frac{1}{1+(e^{x}-1)}\cdot\frac{e^{x}}{2\sqrt{e^{x}-1}}$.

Step 2: Simplify
This equals $\frac{e^{x}}{2\sqrt{e^{x}-1}}\left(a+\frac{b}{e^{x}}\right)=\frac{ae^{x}+b}{2\sqrt{e^{x}-1}}$.

Step 3: Match with the integrand
We need $\sqrt{e^{x}-1}=\frac{e^{x}-1}{\sqrt{e^{x}-1}}$, so $ae^{x}+b=2e^{x}-2$. Hence $a=2,\ b=-2$ and $a+b=0$.

Final Answer:
The correct relation is $a+b=0$. \[ \boxed{\text{(A) }a+b=0} \]
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