Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the integral of 19 cos^3(x) dx.

Solution

The integral presented is:

19cos3(x)dx\int 19 \cos^3(x) \, dx

The first step suggests using a trigonometric identity to simplify cos3(x)\cos^3(x), specifically the Pythagorean identity sin2(x)+cos2(x)=1\sin^2(x) + \cos^2(x) = 1. To proceed, we express cos3(x)\cos^3(x) as a product of cos(x)\cos(x) and cos2(x)\cos^2(x), and then replace cos2(x)\cos^2(x) with 1sin2(x)1 - \sin^2(x):

cos3(x)=cos(x)cos2(x)=cos(x)(1sin2(x))\cos^3(x) = \cos(x) \cdot \cos^2(x) = \cos(x)(1 - \sin^2(x))

Now, the integral becomes:

19cos(x)(1sin2(x))dx\int 19 \cos(x)(1 - \sin^2(x)) \, dx

At this point, we can use substitution, letting u=sin(x)u = \sin(x), so that du=cos(x)dxdu = \cos(x) \, dx. Substituting these into the integral:

19(1u2)du\int 19 (1 - u^2) \, du

This integral can be split into two simpler integrals:

19(1u2)du=19(1duu2du)19 \int (1 - u^2) \, du = 19 \left( \int 1 \, du - \int u^2 \, du \right)

Now, integrate each term:

19(uu33)+C19 \left( u - \frac{u^3}{3} \right) + C

Finally, substitute u=sin(x)u = \sin(x) back:

19(sin(x)sin3(x)3)+C19 \left( \sin(x) - \frac{\sin^3(x)}{3} \right) + C

This is the solution to the given integral.

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Here are 5 related questions you might find useful:

  1. How do you apply substitution for trigonometric integrals in general?
  2. What are other strategies for integrating odd powers of trigonometric functions?
  3. How can we apply integration techniques to sinn(x)\sin^n(x) when nn is odd or even?
  4. How does substitution work when using other trigonometric identities?
  5. Can integration by parts be used for similar integrals?

Tip: When integrating powers of sine and cosine, always check for simplifications using identities like sin2(x)+cos2(x)=1\sin^2(x) + \cos^2(x) = 1.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integral Calculus
Trigonometric Identities
Substitution

Formulas

cos^3(x) = cos(x)(1 - sin^2(x))
Pythagorean identity: sin^2(x) + cos^2(x) = 1
Substitution: u = sin(x), du = cos(x) dx

Theorems

Pythagorean Identity
Basic Integration Rules

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus or Advanced High School (Grade 12)