How to Solve the Integral of 1/sqrt(7-x^2) – A Step-by-Step Guide

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In summary, the given integral $\displaystyle I=\int \frac{dx}{\sqrt{7-x^2}}$ can be solved by substituting $x=\sqrt{7}\sin\left({u}\right)$ and using trigonometric identities to simplify the integral. The final solution is $I=\arcsin \frac{x}{\sqrt{7}} + C$.
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$\displaystyle
I=\int \frac{dx}{\sqrt{7-x^2}}
=\arcsin\left(\frac{\sqrt{7}x}{7}\right)+C$
I know this is a standard Integral but was given to solve it
$x=\sqrt{7}\sin\left({u}\right) \therefore dx=\sqrt{7}\cos\left({u}\right) \, du$
I proceeded but 😰
 
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karush said:
242.ws3.2
$\displaystyle
I=\int \frac{dx}{\sqrt{7-x^2}}
=\arcsin\left(\frac{\sqrt{7}x}{7}\right)+C$
I know this is a standard Integral but was given to solve it
$x=\sqrt{7}\sin\left({u}\right) \therefore dx=\sqrt{7}\cos\left({u}\right) \, du$
I proceeded but 😰

putting $x=\sqrt{7}\sin\left({u}\right) \therefore dx=\sqrt{7}\cos\left({u}\right) \, du$
we have
$\sqrt{7-x^2} = \sqrt{7}\cos (u)$
so integal becomes
$I=\int \frac{dx}{\sqrt{7-x^2}}= \int \frac{\sqrt{7}\cos\left({u}\right)}{\sqrt{7}\cos\left({u}\right)} \, du= \int du = u +C = \arcsin \frac{x}{\sqrt{7}} + C $
 
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really, that's what I did but didn't think it was right... :cool:
 
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Then you should have told us that you had a solution and shown how you got it in your first post.
 
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$I=\int \frac{dx}{\sqrt{7-x^2}}= \int \frac{\sqrt{7}\cos\left({u}\right)}{\sqrt{7}\cos\left({u}\right)} \, du$
When I got to here I thought it was wrong.
But it was correct😎
 

FAQ: How to Solve the Integral of 1/sqrt(7-x^2) – A Step-by-Step Guide

What is the significance of "242.ws3.2 int 1/sqrt(7-x^2)"?

The expression "242.ws3.2 int 1/sqrt(7-x^2)" is a mathematical expression that represents the integration of the function 1/sqrt(7-x^2) with respect to x. This type of integration is commonly used in calculus to find the area under a curve.

How do you solve "242.ws3.2 int 1/sqrt(7-x^2)"?

To solve this integral, you can use the substitution method or the trigonometric substitution method. Both methods involve substituting a variable in place of the expression inside the square root, simplifying the integral, and then integrating using basic integration techniques.

What are the limits of integration for "242.ws3.2 int 1/sqrt(7-x^2)"?

The limits of integration for this integral depend on the context in which it is being used. If there is no specified interval, the limits are typically from negative infinity to positive infinity. However, if the integral is being used to find the area under a curve, the limits would correspond to the x-values that define the region under the curve.

What is the relationship between "242.ws3.2 int 1/sqrt(7-x^2)" and the unit circle?

The integral "242.ws3.2 int 1/sqrt(7-x^2)" is closely related to the unit circle, which is a circle with a radius of 1 centered at the origin in a Cartesian coordinate system. The expression 1/sqrt(7-x^2) is equivalent to the inverse of the radius of the unit circle at a given x-value. This can be seen by using the Pythagorean theorem to calculate the radius of a right triangle with sides of length 1 and x.

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The integral "242.ws3.2 int 1/sqrt(7-x^2)" has various applications in physics, engineering, and other scientific fields. It is commonly used to calculate the center of mass, moment of inertia, and other important quantities in mechanics. It also has applications in statistics, such as in calculating the standard deviation of a data set.

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