Integral involving parts and trig sub

In summary, the integral of xarcsinx dx can be solved using integration by parts and a trigonometric substitution. After using the double angle identity, the final solution is (1/2)theta - (1/4)sin(2theta) + (1/4)xsqrt(1-x^2).
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Punkyc7
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integral of xarcsinx dx

integration by parts and a trig sub


by parts I get (x^2)/2 arcsinx - integral (x^2)/sqrt(1-x^2)

after that trig sub and i get

integral of sin^2

then I used the double angle identity

so

integral of 1/2 - the integral of (cos2)/2

so i get 1/2 theta - 1/4 sincos

then i plug bach the values of sin, cos and theta and I get

x^2)/2 arcsinx-1/2 arcsinx +1/4 xsqrt(1-x^2)


the answer that is given is x^2)/2 arcsinx-1/4 arcsinx +1/4 xsqrt(1-x^2)

my question is how do you get the 1/4 infront of the arcsinx
 
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Punkyc7 said:
integral of xarcsinx dx

integration by parts and a trig sub


by parts I get (x^2)/2 arcsinx - integral (x^2)/sqrt(1-x^2)
That's not what I get. You left of the factor of 1/2 in the integral. You have also omitted dx, which will come around to bite you later.
Punkyc7 said:
after that trig sub and i get

integral of sin^2
That's not what I get. Before the trig substitution, the integral is
[tex](1/2)\int \frac{x^2~dx}{\sqrt{1 - x^2}}[/tex]

You used the right trig substitution, but you didn't substitute for everything. It looks like all you did was substitute for x2, and you didn't substitute for either dx or sqrt(1 - x2).
Punkyc7 said:
then I used the double angle identity

so

integral of 1/2 - the integral of (cos2)/2

so i get 1/2 theta - 1/4 sincos

then i plug bach the values of sin, cos and theta and I get

x^2)/2 arcsinx-1/2 arcsinx +1/4 xsqrt(1-x^2)


the answer that is given is x^2)/2 arcsinx-1/4 arcsinx +1/4 xsqrt(1-x^2)

my question is how do you get the 1/4 infront of the arcsinx
 

FAQ: Integral involving parts and trig sub

What is an integral involving parts?

An integral involving parts is a method used to solve integrals that cannot be easily solved by other methods. It involves breaking down the integral into smaller parts and using integration by parts to solve each part separately.

How is trigonometric substitution used in integrals?

Trigonometric substitution is used in integrals to simplify the integral by substituting a trigonometric function for a variable. This is especially useful when the integral contains expressions involving square roots or when the integral contains both algebraic and trigonometric functions.

What are the steps for solving an integral using integration by parts?

The steps for solving an integral using integration by parts are:

  1. Identify the functions to be used for u and dv.
  2. Find the derivative of u and the integral of dv.
  3. Use the formula ∫u*dv = u*v - ∫v*du to solve the integral.

When should I use trigonometric substitution in an integral?

Trigonometric substitution should be used when an integral involves expressions with square roots or when the integral contains both algebraic and trigonometric functions. It can also be used to simplify integrals involving trigonometric identities.

Can I use both integration by parts and trigonometric substitution in the same integral?

Yes, it is possible to use both integration by parts and trigonometric substitution in the same integral. This may be necessary for more complicated integrals that cannot be solved by just one method.

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