Is This Integration of Trigonometric Functions Correct?

In summary, the conversation discusses the solution to the integral of cos72x, which can be rewritten as ∫(cos62x cos2x)dx. The solution involves substituting u = sin2x and using the formula for integration by parts. The final answer is given in terms of sine functions.
  • #1
paulmdrdo1
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please correct me with my solution here.

∫cos72xdx = ∫(cos62x cos2x)dx

=∫(1-sin22x)3cos2x

let u = sin2x;
du = cos2xdx
dx = (du/2cos2x)

∫(1-u2)3cos2x*du/2cos2x
1/2∫(1-u2)3*du
1/2∫(1-u2)2*(1-u2)du
1/2∫[(1-3u2-u4-u6]du
1/2∫du-3/2∫u2du-1/2∫u4du-1/2∫u6du

1/2(u)+1/2(u3)-1/10(u5)-1/14(u7)+C

1/2(sin2x)+1/2(sin32x)-1/10(sin52x)-1/14(sin72x)+C

are they correct?
 
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  • #2
paulmdrdo said:
please correct me with my solution here.

∫cos72xdx = ∫(cos62x cos2x)dx

=∫(1-sin22x)3cos2x

let u = sin2x;
du = 2cos2xdx
dx = (du/2cos2x)

∫(1-u2)3cos2x*du/2cos2x
1/2∫(1-u2)3*du
1/2∫(1-u2)2*(1-u2)du
1/2∫[(1-3u2-u4-u6]du -u4 should be +3u4
1/2∫du-3/2∫u2du-1/2∫u4du-1/2∫u6du

1/2(u)+1/2(u3)-1/10(u5)-1/14(u7)+C

1/2(sin2x)+1/2(sin32x)-1/10(sin52x)-1/14(sin72x)+C

are they correct?
...
 
  • #3
$$(1/2) \sin(2x)-(1/2) \sin^{3}(2x)+(3/10) \sin^{5}(2x)-(1/14) \sin^{7}(2x)+C.$$

Is this the right answer?
 
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  • #4
paulmdrdo said:
1/2(sin2x)-1/2(sin32x)+3/10(sin52x)-1/14(sin72x)+C

Is this the write answer? (I supposed you mean right,correct...)
Yes, well done(Clapping)

Regards,
\(\displaystyle |\pi\rangle\)
 
  • #5
Petrus said:
Yes, well done(Clapping)

Regards,
\(\displaystyle |\pi\rangle\)

thanks for the correction petrus. my brain is kind of boggled.
 

FAQ: Is This Integration of Trigonometric Functions Correct?

What is the definition of integration?

Integration is a mathematical process that involves finding the area under a curve or the accumulation of a quantity over a given interval. It is the inverse operation of differentiation and is used to find the original function when the derivative is given.

Why is integration of trigonometric functions important?

Integration of trigonometric functions is important in various fields of mathematics, science, and engineering. It is used to solve problems involving motion, vibrations, and waves, as well as in calculating areas, volumes, and work done. It also plays a crucial role in the development of calculus and its applications.

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