Math Problem Statement

Integrate sin^3(4x)

Solution

To integrate sin3(4x)\sin^3(4x), we can use the identity sin3(x)=sin(x)(1cos2(x))\sin^3(x) = \sin(x) \cdot (1 - \cos^2(x)) to simplify the expression:

  1. Rewrite sin3(4x)\sin^3(4x): sin3(4x)=sin(4x)(1cos2(4x))\sin^3(4x) = \sin(4x) \cdot (1 - \cos^2(4x))

  2. This gives us: sin3(4x)dx=sin(4x)(1cos2(4x))dx\int \sin^3(4x) \, dx = \int \sin(4x) \cdot (1 - \cos^2(4x)) \, dx

  3. Use substitution. Let u=cos(4x)u = \cos(4x), so dudx=4sin(4x)\frac{du}{dx} = -4 \sin(4x), or sin(4x)dx=du4\sin(4x) \, dx = -\frac{du}{4}.

  4. Substitute into the integral: =14(1u2)du= -\frac{1}{4} \int (1 - u^2) \, du

  5. Expand and integrate each term: =14(1u2)du=14(uu33)+C= -\frac{1}{4} \int (1 - u^2) \, du = -\frac{1}{4} \left( u - \frac{u^3}{3} \right) + C

  6. Substitute back u=cos(4x)u = \cos(4x): =14(cos(4x)cos3(4x)3)+C= -\frac{1}{4} \left( \cos(4x) - \frac{\cos^3(4x)}{3} \right) + C

Therefore, the result is: sin3(4x)dx=14cos(4x)+112cos3(4x)+C\int \sin^3(4x) \, dx = -\frac{1}{4} \cos(4x) + \frac{1}{12} \cos^3(4x) + C

Would you like more details on the substitution process or have any questions?


Follow-up Questions:

  1. How would you integrate sinn(kx)\sin^n(kx) for other odd powers of nn?
  2. What identity would be useful if we had cos3(4x)\cos^3(4x) instead?
  3. Can you explain why substitution was chosen here?
  4. What other methods could solve integrals with powers of trigonometric functions?
  5. How does changing the coefficient inside sine, e.g., sin3(5x)\sin^3(5x), affect the integration?

Tip: When working with powers of sine or cosine, splitting off one sine or cosine factor can often simplify integration.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Integration
Substitution method

Formulas

sin^3(x) = sin(x) * (1 - cos^2(x))
Integral of sin(kx) * cos^2(kx)

Theorems

Trigonometric identities
Integration by substitution

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12