Textbook Question
Evaluate the integrals in Exercises 31–56. Some integrals do not require integration by parts.
∫ (sin⁻¹ x)² / √(1 - x²) dx
Ch. 8 - Techniques of Integration
Hass15th EditionThomas' CalculusISBN: 9780137616077
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 - Functions155
- Ch. 2 - Limits and Continuity240
- Ch. 3 - Derivatives337
- Ch. 4 - Applications of Derivatives293
- Ch. 5 - Integrals41
- Ch. 6 - Applications of Definite Integrals25
- Ch. 7 - Transcendental Functions490
- Ch. 8 - Techniques of Integration399
- Ch. 9 - First-Order Differential Equations66
- Ch. 10 - Infinite Sequences and Series132
- Ch. 11 - Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates58
Chapter 8, Problem 8.6.2
Use the table of integrals at the back of the text to evaluate the integrals in Exercises 1–26.
∫ dx / (x √(x + 4))
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Identify the integral to solve: \(\int \frac{dx}{x \sqrt{x + 4}}\).
Consider a substitution to simplify the square root expression. Let \(t = \sqrt{x + 4}\), which implies \(t^2 = x + 4\).
Differentiate both sides with respect to \(x\) to find \(dx\) in terms of \(dt\): \(2t \frac{dt}{dx} = 1\), so \(dx = 2t \, dt\).
Rewrite the integral in terms of \(t\): replace \(x\) with \(t^2 - 4\) and \(dx\) with \(2t \, dt\), then simplify the integrand accordingly.
Use the table of integrals to find the integral of the resulting expression in \(t\), then substitute back \(t = \sqrt{x + 4}\) to express the answer in terms of \(x\).
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Integration Using Standard Integral Tables
Integral tables provide formulas for common integrals, allowing quick evaluation without performing integration from first principles. Recognizing the integral's form helps match it to a known formula, simplifying the process.
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Substitution Method in Integration
Substitution involves changing variables to simplify an integral into a standard form. For integrals with expressions like √(x + a), substituting u = x + a often transforms the integral into a more manageable expression.
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Integrals Involving Radical Expressions
Integrals containing radicals such as √(x + c) often require special techniques or formulas. Understanding how to handle these radicals, including rationalizing or using trigonometric substitutions, is essential for evaluating such integrals.
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