Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the integral: ∫ (x^3 dx) / √(9 - x^2)

Solution

The integral you've provided is:

x3dx9x2\int \frac{x^3 \, dx}{\sqrt{9 - x^2}}

To solve this integral, we can use trigonometric substitution. Here's the step-by-step process:

Step 1: Trigonometric Substitution

Let: x=3sinθx = 3\sin\theta Then, dx=3cosθdθdx = 3\cos\theta \, d\theta and 9x2=99sin2θ=3cosθ\sqrt{9 - x^2} = \sqrt{9 - 9\sin^2\theta} = 3\cos\theta.

Step 2: Substitute into the Integral

Substituting these into the integral, we get: (3sinθ)33cosθdθ3cosθ\int \frac{(3\sin\theta)^3 \cdot 3\cos\theta \, d\theta}{3\cos\theta} This simplifies to: 27sin3θdθ27 \int \sin^3\theta \, d\theta

Step 3: Simplify the Trigonometric Integral

We can use the identity sin3θ=sinθ(1cos2θ)\sin^3\theta = \sin\theta(1 - \cos^2\theta): 27sinθ(1cos2θ)dθ27 \int \sin\theta (1 - \cos^2\theta) \, d\theta This can be split into two integrals: 27(sinθdθsinθcos2θdθ)27 \left( \int \sin\theta \, d\theta - \int \sin\theta \cos^2\theta \, d\theta \right)

Step 4: Solve Each Integral

  1. The first integral is straightforward: sinθdθ=cosθ\int \sin\theta \, d\theta = -\cos\theta
  2. For the second integral, we can use the substitution u=cosθu = \cos\theta, du=sinθdθdu = -\sin\theta \, d\theta: sinθcos2θdθ=u2du=u33=cos3θ3\int \sin\theta \cos^2\theta \, d\theta = -\int u^2 \, du = -\frac{u^3}{3} = -\frac{\cos^3\theta}{3}

Step 5: Combine Results and Back-Substitute

Putting it all together: 27(cosθ+cos3θ3)+C27 \left(-\cos\theta + \frac{\cos^3\theta}{3}\right) + C Substitute back θ\theta using sinθ=x3\sin\theta = \frac{x}{3} and cosθ=1sin2θ=1x29\cos\theta = \sqrt{1 - \sin^2\theta} = \sqrt{1 - \frac{x^2}{9}}: 271x29+93(1x29)32+C-27\sqrt{1 - \frac{x^2}{9}} + \frac{9}{3} \left(1 - \frac{x^2}{9}\right)^{\frac{3}{2}} + C

The final solution simplifies to: 271x29+9(1x29)32+C\boxed{-27\sqrt{1 - \frac{x^2}{9}} + 9\left(1 - \frac{x^2}{9}\right)^{\frac{3}{2}} + C}

Would you like further details or have any questions? Here are some related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How does trigonometric substitution work for different types of integrals?
  2. What are other common substitutions used in integrals involving square roots?
  3. How does the Pythagorean identity help in solving trigonometric integrals?
  4. What is the significance of the constant of integration, CC, in indefinite integrals?
  5. How can we verify the solution of an integral?

Tip: When solving integrals, always check if trigonometric identities or substitutions can simplify the problem significantly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometric Substitution
Integration
Indefinite Integrals
Trigonometric Identities

Formulas

x = 3sin(θ)
dx = 3cos(θ) dθ
√(9 - x^2) = 3cos(θ)
sin^3(θ) = sin(θ)(1 - cos^2(θ))
∫ sin(θ) dθ = -cos(θ)
u = cos(θ), du = -sin(θ) dθ

Theorems

Trigonometric Substitution
Pythagorean Identity

Suitable Grade Level

College Calculus