Math Problem Statement
integrate cos^4 x
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Trigonometry
Integration
Power-reduction identity
Formulas
cos^2(x) = (1 + cos(2x)) / 2
cos^2(2x) = (1 + cos(4x)) / 2
∫cos^4(x) dx = (3/8)x + (1/4)sin(2x) + (1/32)sin(4x) + C
Theorems
Power-reduction identity
Trigonometric identities
Suitable Grade Level
College-level Calculus