Can Trig Substitution be used to Solve Trigonometric Integrals?

In summary, the conversation was about using substitution to solve the integral of $\sin(t)\cos(2t)$ and the resulting anti-derivative was $\cos(t)-\frac{2\cos^3(t)}{3}+C$. There was also a mention of a possible alternative form of the anti-derivative.
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$$\displaystyle
I=\int \sin\left({t}\right) \cos\left({2t}\right) \ dt $$
substitution

$u=\cos\left({t}\right)
\ \ \ du=-\sin\left({t}\right) \ dt
\ \ \ \cos\left({2t}\right) =2\cos^2 \left({t}\right)-1 $
$\displaystyle
I=\int \left(1-2u^2 \right) du
\implies u-\frac{2u^3}{3}+C$
Back substittute u

$\displaystyle \cos\left({t}\right)-\frac{2\cos^3(t) }{3}+C $
TI gave a different answer but might be alternative form
 
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Differentiating your anti-derivative w.r.t $t$ gets you back to the original integrand, so it is correct. (Yes)
 
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Guess I'm slowly getting out of square one with
Integral substitutions
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FAQ: Can Trig Substitution be used to Solve Trigonometric Integrals?

What is -w.8.7.4 trig substitution?

-w.8.7.4 trig substitution is a technique used in mathematics to solve integrals involving trigonometric functions. It involves substituting a variable in the integrand with a trigonometric function and then using trigonometric identities to simplify the integral.

When is -w.8.7.4 trig substitution used?

-w.8.7.4 trig substitution is typically used when the integrand contains a square root of a quadratic expression involving trigonometric functions. It can also be used for other types of integrals, but it may not always result in the simplest solution.

How do you perform -w.8.7.4 trig substitution?

To perform -w.8.7.4 trig substitution, you first need to identify which trigonometric function to substitute in for the variable in the integrand. This is usually determined by the form of the quadratic expression inside the square root. Then, you use trigonometric identities to simplify the integral and solve for the new variable. Finally, you convert the integral back to its original form using the inverse trigonometric function.

What are some common trig substitution identities?

Some common trig substitution identities include:
- sin^2(x) + cos^2(x) = 1
- tan^2(x) + 1 = sec^2(x)
- cot^2(x) + 1 = csc^2(x)
- sin(2x) = 2sin(x)cos(x)
- cos(2x) = cos^2(x) - sin^2(x)
- tan(2x) = 2tan(x)/1-tan^2(x)
- sec(2x) = (1+tan^2(x))/1-tan^2(x)

What are some tips for using -w.8.7.4 trig substitution effectively?

Some tips for using -w.8.7.4 trig substitution effectively include:
- Practicing identifying when to use trig substitution
- Familiarizing yourself with common trigonometric identities
- Being patient and methodical in your approach
- Checking your answer by differentiating the solution to see if it matches the original integrand
- Using a graphing calculator or online tool to check your work

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