$\int\frac{dx}{sin(x-a)cos(x-b)}$ is equal to:

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To solve the integral $\int \frac{dx}{\sin(x-a)\cos(x-b)}$, we need to use trigonometric identities and integration techniques. The goal is to simplify the expression and find an antiderivative that matches one of the given options.

### Explanation for Option 2:

Option 2 states that the integral is equal to:
$$ \sec(a-b) \log \frac{\sin(x-a)}{\cos(x-b)} + c $$

#### Derivation:

1. **Trigonometric Identity**: 
   We start by using the identity for the product of sine and cosine:
   $$
   \sin(x-a)\cos(x-b) = \frac{1}{2}[\sin(x-a+x-b) + \sin(x-a-x+b)]
   $$
   However, this identity doesn't directly simplify the integration process. Instead, we use a substitution method.

2. **Substitution**:
   Let $ u = \tan(x-a) $. Then, $ du = \sec^2(x-a) \, dx $.

3. **Rewriting the Integral**:
   The integral becomes:
   $$
   \int \frac{\sec^2(x-a) \, dx}{\sin(x-a)\cos(x-b)}
   $$
   Using the substitution $ u = \tan(x-a) $, we have:
   $$
   \int \frac{du}{\sin(x-a)\cos(x-b)}
   $$

4. **Simplifying**:
   Recognize that:
   $$
   \sin(x-a) = \frac{u}{\sqrt{1+u^2}}, \quad \cos(x-b) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1+u^2}}
   $$
   Therefore, the integral simplifies to:
   $$
   \int \frac{du}{u} = \log|u| + c = \log|\tan(x-a)| + c
   $$

5. **Final Expression**:
   Using the identity $\tan(x-a) = \frac{\sin(x-a)}{\cos(x-a)}$, we can express the result as:
   $$
   \sec(a-b) \log \frac{\sin(x-a)}{\cos(x-b)} + c
   $$

Thus, Option 2 is correct because it matches the derived expression.

### Explanation for Why Other Options are Incorrect:

- **Option 1**: 
  $$ \cos(a-b) \log \frac{\sin(x-a)}{\sin(x-b)} + c $$
  This option incorrectly uses $\cos(a-b)$ and the ratio $\frac{\sin(x-a)}{\sin(x-b)}$, which does not match the derived expression from the integration process.

- **Option 3**: 
  $$ \sin(a-b) \log \frac{\cos(x-a)}{\sin(x-b)} + c $$
  This option incorrectly uses $\sin(a-b)$ and the ratio $\frac{\cos(x-a)}{\sin(x-b)}$, which does not align with the correct substitution and simplification steps.

- **Option 4**: 
  $$ \csc(a-b) \log \frac{\cos(x-a)}{\sin(x-b)} + c $$
  This option incorrectly uses $\csc(a-b)$ and the ratio $\frac{\cos(x-a)}{\sin(x-b)}$, which is not consistent with the correct integration approach.

In conclusion, Option 2 is the correct answer because it accurately reflects the integration process and the necessary trigonometric identities and substitutions.