Math Problem Statement

Calculate the indefinite integral I = ∫ sin^4(x) cos^2(x) dx using trigonometric identities, and express sin^4(x) cos^2(x) as a + b cos(2x) + c cos(4x) + d cos(6x).

Solution

The integral shown is:

I=sin4xcos2xdxI = \int \sin^4 x \cos^2 x \, dx

To solve it, the problem mentions using double angle identities and trigonometric identities. The identity mentioned is:

cosucosv=12[cos(uv)+cos(u+v)]\cos u \cos v = \frac{1}{2} [\cos(u - v) + \cos(u + v)]

Let's start by rewriting the powers of sine and cosine in terms of trigonometric identities. Specifically, we can express sin4x\sin^4 x and cos2x\cos^2 x using identities to simplify the expression and integrate.

We'll follow the steps of applying trigonometric transformations, expanding terms, and then integrating. Let me proceed with the calculation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integration
Trigonometric Identities
Polynomial Trigonometric Expressions

Formulas

cos(u) cos(v) = 1/2 [cos(u - v) + cos(u + v)]
Power reduction identities for trigonometric functions

Theorems

Trigonometric product-to-sum identities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or Undergraduate