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Ch. 5 - Integration
Briggs - Calculus: Early Transcendentals 3rd Edition
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.5.87

Integrals with sinΒ² 𝓍 and cosΒ² 𝓍 Evaluate the following integrals.                                                                                                             
                                                                                                                                                                    
 βˆ«β‚‹Ο€^Ο€ cosΒ² 𝓍 d𝓍

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Step 1: Recognize that the integral involves cosΒ²(𝓍). To simplify this, use the trigonometric identity cosΒ²(𝓍) = (1 + cos(2𝓍)) / 2.
Step 2: Rewrite the integral using the identity: βˆ«β‚‹Ο€^Ο€ cosΒ²(𝓍) d𝓍 = βˆ«β‚‹Ο€^Ο€ (1 + cos(2𝓍)) / 2 d𝓍.
Step 3: Split the integral into two separate integrals: βˆ«β‚‹Ο€^Ο€ (1/2) d𝓍 + βˆ«β‚‹Ο€^Ο€ (cos(2𝓍)/2) d𝓍.
Step 4: Evaluate the first integral βˆ«β‚‹Ο€^Ο€ (1/2) d𝓍. This is a constant term, so it simplifies to (1/2) * βˆ«β‚‹Ο€^Ο€ d𝓍, which is the length of the interval multiplied by 1/2.
Step 5: Evaluate the second integral βˆ«β‚‹Ο€^Ο€ (cos(2𝓍)/2) d𝓍. Since cos(2𝓍) is an even function and the interval is symmetric about zero, the integral of cos(2𝓍) over [-Ο€, Ο€] is zero. Combine the results from both integrals to complete the solution.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Trigonometric Identities

Trigonometric identities are equations involving trigonometric functions that are true for all values of the variables. Key identities include the Pythagorean identities, such as sinΒ²(x) + cosΒ²(x) = 1, and double angle formulas. These identities are essential for simplifying integrals involving sinΒ²(x) and cosΒ²(x), allowing for easier evaluation.
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Integration techniques are methods used to find the integral of a function. Common techniques include substitution, integration by parts, and using trigonometric identities to simplify the integrand. For integrals involving sinΒ²(x) and cosΒ²(x), applying the half-angle identities can transform the integrals into more manageable forms.
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Suppose F is an antiderivative of Ζ’ and A is an area function of Ζ’. What is the relationship between F and A?

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Definite integrals Use a change of variables or Table 5.6 to evaluate the following definite integrals.                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                              

 βˆ«Ο€/β‚„^Ο€/Β² (cos 𝓍) / (sinΒ² 𝓍) d𝓍

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Indefinite integrals Use a change of variables or Table 5.6 to evaluate the following indefinite integrals. Check your work by differentiating.                                                                                  

                                                                                                                                                                    

 βˆ« 2 / (π“βˆš4𝓍² ―1) d𝓍 , 𝓍 > Β½ 

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Textbook Question

Use symmetry to explain why.

βˆ«β΄β‚‹β‚„ (5𝓍⁴ + 3𝓍³ + 2𝓍² + 𝓍 + 1) d𝓍 = 2 βˆ«β‚€β΄ (5𝓍⁴ + 2𝓍² + 𝓍 + 1) d𝓍 .

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Area functions from graphs The graph of Ζ’ is given in the figure. A(𝓍) = βˆ«β‚€Λ£ Ζ’(t) dt and evaluate A(2), A(5), A(8), and A(12).


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