How to Solve the Integral of \(\sqrt[3]{1-x^7}-\sqrt[7]{1-x^3}\)?

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B5ZWFyIHN1bW1hcml6ZXIgY2FuIGxldCB5IHVzZSB1bnRpbCB5b3Ugc2V0IHlvdXJzLg==In summary, The integral \int_0^1 \sqrt[3]{1-x^7}-\sqrt[7]{1-x^3} dx can be solved by using the substitution u=\sqrt[3]{1-x^7} and u=\sqrt[7]{1-x^3}, and then considering the geometry of the integral in terms of the relation y^3 + x^7 = 1. Alternatively, in the first integral, letting y =
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Homework Statement



[itex]\int_0^1 \sqrt[3]{1-x^7}-\sqrt[7]{1-x^3} dx[/itex]

Homework Equations



None

The Attempt at a Solution



I tried using the substitutions [itex]u=\sqrt[3]{1-x^7}[/itex] and [itex]u=\sqrt[7]{1-x^3}[/itex] to no avail and I couldn't think of any more substitutions. Any suggestions?
 
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express the roots as fractional powers
treat the two terms separately

consider the geometry of the integral in terms of the relation
[itex]y^3 + x^7 = 1[/itex]

the roles of x and y swap in the second integral don't they?
 
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blockcolder said:

Homework Statement



[itex]\int_0^1 \sqrt[3]{1-x^7}-\sqrt[7]{1-x^3} dx[/itex]

Homework Equations



None

The Attempt at a Solution



I tried using the substitutions [itex]u=\sqrt[3]{1-x^7}[/itex] and [itex]u=\sqrt[7]{1-x^3}[/itex] to no avail and I couldn't think of any more substitutions. Any suggestions?

In the first integral, let y = x^7. Then look up "Beta function".

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