Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the integral: ∫ x sin^2(x) cos(x) dx

Solution

The integral provided is:

xsin2(x)cos(x)dx\int x \sin^2(x) \cos(x) \, dx

To solve this, we can use substitution and integration techniques. Here's a step-by-step approach:

Step 1: Simplify the Expression

First, notice that sin2(x)\sin^2(x) can be written as sin(x)sin(x)\sin(x) \cdot \sin(x), which allows us to focus on handling the trigonometric terms together.

Step 2: Use Substitution

We can try using a substitution for sin(x)\sin(x). Let:

u=sin(x)du=cos(x)dxu = \sin(x) \quad \Rightarrow \quad du = \cos(x) \, dx

This changes the integral to:

xu2du\int x u^2 \, du

Step 3: Integration by Parts

We now need to apply integration by parts to solve this integral. Recall that the formula for integration by parts is:

udv=uvvdu\int u \, dv = uv - \int v \, du

Let:

  • v=u2v = u^2
  • du=xdxdu = x \, dx

The process involves solving this integral using these tools.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometric Integrals
Substitution
Integration by Parts

Formulas

∫ u dv = uv - ∫ v du
Substitution: u = sin(x), du = cos(x) dx

Theorems

Integration by Parts
Substitution Method

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus