Math Problem Statement

∫ (sin(x) * cos(x)) / (sin^4(x) + cos^4(x)) dx

Solution

The integral you provided is:

sinxcosxsin4x+cos4xdx\int \frac{\sin x \cos x}{\sin^4 x + \cos^4 x} \, dx

To solve this, we can approach it by simplifying the trigonometric expression.

Step 1: Trigonometric Identity

Recall the identity:

sin2x+cos2x=1\sin^2 x + \cos^2 x = 1

This might suggest a simplification by either rewriting the denominator or using substitutions. However, in this form, it is more efficient to simplify the trigonometric fraction by a direct substitution.

Step 2: Substitution

Let us set: u=sinxcosxu = \sin x - \cos x

Then, we will solve this step-by-step.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Integration

Formulas

sin^2(x) + cos^2(x) = 1
Substitution: u = sin(x) - cos(x)

Theorems

Pythagorean identity
Trigonometric substitutions

Suitable Grade Level

University level (Calculus II or higher)