Evaluate the definite integral in terms of an inverse trig function.
11. Integrals of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions
Integrals Involving Inverse Trigonometric Functions
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37–56. Integrals Evaluate each integral.
∫ sech² w tanh w dw
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Verify the integration formulas in Exercises 37–40.
39. ∫x coth⁻¹(x)dx = ((x²-1)/2)coth⁻¹(x) + x/2 + C
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37–56. Integrals Evaluate each integral.
∫ tanh²x dx (Hint: Use an identity.)
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37–56. Integrals Evaluate each integral.
∫ sinh x / (1 + cosh x) dx
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76. Apparent discrepancy
Three different computer algebra systems give the following results:
∫ (dx / (x√(x⁴ − 1))) = ½ cos⁻¹(√(x⁻⁴)) = ½ cos⁻¹(x⁻²) = ½ tan⁻¹(√(x⁴ − 1)).
Explain how all three can be correct.
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Evaluate the integrals in Exercises 53–76.
57. ∫dx/(x√(25x²-2))
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The integrals in Exercises 1–44 are in no particular order. Evaluate each integral using any algebraic method, trigonometric identity, or substitution you think is appropriate.
∫ (dx / ((x - 2)√(x² - 4x + 3)))
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Use any method to evaluate the integrals in Exercises 15–38. Most will require trigonometric substitutions, but some can be evaluated by other methods.
∫ (x² dx) / (4 + x²)
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Find the limits in Exercises 1–6.
1. lim(b→1⁻) ∫(from 0 to b) dx/√(1-x²)