Math Problem Statement

∫ (sin 2x) / (9 - 16 cos^4 x) dx

Solution

The integral you uploaded is:

sin2x916cos4xdx\int \frac{\sin 2x}{9 - 16 \cos^4 x} \, dx

Steps to solve the integral:

  1. Substitution Approach: The expression has a trigonometric term and a composite cosine raised to the fourth power. First, we notice that sin2x=2sinxcosx\sin 2x = 2 \sin x \cos x, which could be helpful.

However, the best approach involves substituting variables to simplify the integral. We can use u=cos2xu = \cos^2 x for simplification:

Let: u=cos2xso thatdu=2cosxsinxdxu = \cos^2 x \quad \text{so that} \quad du = -2 \cos x \sin x \, dx

Now, rewrite the integral in terms of uu.

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Related Questions:

  1. How would we handle the case where the denominator involves sin4x\sin^4 x instead of cos4x\cos^4 x?
  2. Can this integral be evaluated using a partial fraction decomposition?
  3. How do common trigonometric substitutions simplify integrals involving powers of cosx\cos x?
  4. What would happen if the integral's limits were defined (definite integral)?
  5. How would the integral change if the numerator were cos2x\cos 2x instead of sin2x\sin 2x?

Tip:

When solving integrals with trigonometric expressions raised to higher powers, substitutions involving squared identities (like cos2x\cos^2 x) can simplify the expressions dramatically!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometric Integration
Substitution

Formulas

sin 2x = 2 sin x cos x
Substitution u = cos^2 x, du = -2 cos x sin x dx

Theorems

Trigonometric Substitution
Integration by Substitution

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Mathematics