Solving an Integral with 17sin^3(cos^5)d(theta) Using Trigonometric Substitution

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In summary, to solve the given problem of \int 17sin^3(\theta)cos^5(\theta)d\theta, you can pull out the constant and break up the sin^3. Then, use a trig identity to replace the sin^2 and a u-substitution to get rid of the other sin. From there, you can solve the integral and substitute back in for u to get the final answer of 17[\frac{cos^6\theta}{6}-\frac{cos^8\theta}{8}]. However, make sure to use the correct substitution (du = -sin(\theta)d\theta) to avoid errors.
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Homework Statement



[tex]\int 17sin^3(\theta)cos^5(\theta)d\theta[/tex]

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[tex]\int 17sin^3(\theta)cos^5(\theta)d\theta[/tex]

Pulling out constant, breaking up the sin^3.
[tex]17 \int sin^2(\theta)cos^5(\theta)sin(\theta)d\theta[/tex]

Using the trig identity to replace the sin^2
[tex]17 \int (1-cos^2(\theta))cos^5(\theta)sin(\theta)d\theta[/tex]

Using u-subs to get rid of the other sin.
[tex]u = cos(\theta), du = sin(\theta)d\theta[/tex]
[tex]17 \int (1-u^2)u^5 du[/tex]

[tex]17 \int u^5-u^7 du[/tex]

[tex]17[\frac{u^6}{6}-\frac{u^8}{8}][/tex]

Subbing back in for u.
[tex]17[\frac{cos^6\theta}{6}-\frac{cos^8\theta}{8}][/tex]

Homework software says incorrect. Any hints would be great!
 
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du = -sinx not sinx :-)
 
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Cripes, thanks. 0_0
 
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np :-)
 

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