Integrate x/(4-x^4)^0.5: Solution

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In summary, Integrating x/((4-x^4)^0.5) and using the substitution u = x^2 results in a simpler equation.
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Question:Integrate x/((4-x^4)^0.5)

I tried to solve this using Integral1/((1-x^2)^0.5)=sin^-1(x)
But it didn't work out since there's x at the top.

And then I tried using u=4-x^4 ,It didn't work out neither
 
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Use the subtitution \(\displaystyle u = x^2\)
 
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ZaidAlyafey said:
Use the subtitution \(\displaystyle u = x^2\)

Then the integral becomes 1/(2(4-u^2)^0.5) du?How to simplify this?
 
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renyikouniao said:
Then the integral becomes 1/(2(4-u^2)^0.5) du?How to simplify this?

Doesn't that look familiar ? , just a little modification .
 
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ZaidAlyafey said:
Doesn't that look familiar ? , just a little modification .

If you mean integral (1/((a^2-x^2)^0.5)=sin^-1(x/a)+c?Our professor doesn't want us ues this.Do you have any other method?
 
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renyikouniao said:
I tried to solve this using Integral1/((1-x^2)^0.5)=sin^-1(x)

You can use this , right ? , but how ?
 
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ZaidAlyafey said:
You can use this , right ? , but how ?

No,we can't.That's the problem
 
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ZaidAlyafey said:
You can use this , right ? , but how ?

Do you have any suggestions on how to solve this?:confused:
 
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renyikouniao said:
Do you have any suggestions on how to solve this?:confused:

\(\displaystyle \frac{1}{\sqrt{4-x^2}} = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{1-\left(\frac{x}{2}\right)^2}}\)

Now you can use the substitution \(\displaystyle u = \frac{x}{2}\)
 
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ZaidAlyafey said:
\(\displaystyle \frac{1}{\sqrt{4-x^2}} = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{1-\left(\frac{x}{2}\right)^2}}\)

Now you can use the substitution \(\displaystyle u = \frac{x}{2}\)

Thank you;),but what about the x on the top,should I rewrite x=2u?But if I do so,I can't use integral 1/((1-x^2)^0.5) right?

Integrate x/((4-x^4)^0.5)
 
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renyikouniao said:
Then the integral becomes 1/(2(4-u^2)^0.5) du?How to simplify this?

You already arrive to this part . you can do the little trick I provided .

otherwise

\(\displaystyle \frac{x}{\sqrt{4-x^4}} = \frac{x}{2 \sqrt{1-\left( \frac{x^2}{2} \right)^2}}\)

you can know make the subtitution \(\displaystyle u = \frac{x^2}{2}\)
 
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ZaidAlyafey said:
You already arrive to this part . you can do the little trick I provided .

otherwise

\(\displaystyle \frac{x}{\sqrt{4-x^4}} = \frac{x}{2 \sqrt{1-\left( \frac{x^2}{2} \right)^2}}\)

you can know make the subtitution \(\displaystyle u = \frac{x^2}{2}\)

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FAQ: Integrate x/(4-x^4)^0.5: Solution

What is the process for solving the integral of x/(4-x^4)^0.5?

The integral of x/(4-x^4)^0.5 can be solved using the substitution method. Let u = 4-x^4, then du = -4x^3 dx. This allows us to rewrite the integral as -1/4 * Integral of du/u^0.5. From here, we can use the power rule to solve for the integral and substitute back in the original variable x.

Can the integral of x/(4-x^4)^0.5 be solved using other methods?

Yes, the integral can also be solved using the trigonometric substitution method by substituting x = 2^0.25*sin(theta). This method may be more complex, but it can also be used to solve the integral.

Is the integral of x/(4-x^4)^0.5 a definite or indefinite integral?

The integral of x/(4-x^4)^0.5 is an indefinite integral, meaning it does not have specific upper and lower limits of integration.

Can the integral of x/(4-x^4)^0.5 be simplified further?

Yes, the integral can be simplified by using partial fractions. However, this method may not always be necessary and depends on the specific problem.

Are there any real-world applications of the integral of x/(4-x^4)^0.5?

Yes, this integral is commonly used in physics and engineering to solve problems related to motion and energy. It is also used in the field of statistics to calculate probabilities in certain distributions.

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