Math Problem Statement

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Solution

The integral in the image is:

sin1(x)1x2dx\int \frac{\sin^{-1}(x)}{\sqrt{1 - x^2}} \, dx

To solve this integral, let's proceed with the following steps:

Step 1: Consider the substitution

Let: u=sin1(x)u = \sin^{-1}(x) This implies: sin(u)=x\sin(u) = x Differentiating both sides with respect to xx, we get: cos(u)du=dxandcos(u)=1sin2(u)=1x2\cos(u) \, du = dx \quad \text{and} \quad \cos(u) = \sqrt{1 - \sin^2(u)} = \sqrt{1 - x^2}

Thus, dx=ducos(u)dx = \frac{du}{\cos(u)} and cos(u)=1x2\cos(u) = \sqrt{1 - x^2}.

Step 2: Rewrite the integral in terms of uu

Substitute into the integral: sin1(x)1x2dx=ucos(u)cos(u)du\int \frac{\sin^{-1}(x)}{\sqrt{1 - x^2}} \, dx = \int \frac{u}{\cos(u)} \cdot \cos(u) \, du Simplifying, we get: udu\int u \, du

Step 3: Integrate with respect to uu

The integral of uu with respect to uu is straightforward: udu=u22+C\int u \, du = \frac{u^2}{2} + C Where CC is the constant of integration.

Step 4: Substitute back u=sin1(x)u = \sin^{-1}(x)

Finally, substitute back u=sin1(x)u = \sin^{-1}(x) to get: (sin1(x))22+C\frac{(\sin^{-1}(x))^2}{2} + C

Final Answer

sin1(x)1x2dx=(sin1(x))22+C\int \frac{\sin^{-1}(x)}{\sqrt{1 - x^2}} \, dx = \frac{(\sin^{-1}(x))^2}{2} + C

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Here are some related questions you might explore:

  1. What is the derivative of the inverse sine function sin1(x)\sin^{-1}(x)?
  2. How can substitution be used to solve other integrals involving inverse trigonometric functions?
  3. How do you evaluate the definite integral of this function from 0 to 1?
  4. What are the integrals involving inverse cosine cos1(x)\cos^{-1}(x) or inverse tangent tan1(x)\tan^{-1}(x)?
  5. How do we interpret the integral 11x2dx\int \frac{1}{\sqrt{1 - x^2}} \, dx geometrically?
  6. What role do inverse trigonometric functions play in calculus and physics?
  7. How does integration by parts compare to the method of substitution for this type of integral?
  8. Can you generalize this integral to involve higher powers of the inverse sine function?

Tip: When solving integrals involving inverse trigonometric functions, substitution is often a powerful method, particularly when combined with recognizing the derivative of the inverse function itself.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integration
Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

Integration by substitution

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School