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rhey
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how do i integrate this??
a) ∫cot^(2)x cscx dx?
b) ∫[x^(3) + 2x^(2) + x]^(1/2) dx
a) ∫cot^(2)x cscx dx?
b) ∫[x^(3) + 2x^(2) + x]^(1/2) dx
Suitengu said:Just factor an x out first then factorize what you are left with. Then simplify and distribute then use the necessary integration rules to integrate.
rhey said:b) ∫[x^(3) + 2x^(2) + x]^(1/2) dx
Integrating a function involves finding the antiderivative of the function. This can be done using various mathematical techniques such as substitution, integration by parts, and trigonometric identities.
The purpose of integration is to determine the area under a curve or the accumulation of a quantity over a certain interval. It also allows us to find the original function when only its derivative is known.
Not all functions can be integrated analytically (with a closed-form solution). However, many functions can be integrated numerically using approximation methods such as the trapezoidal rule or Simpson's rule.
The choice of integration technique depends on the form of the function being integrated. For example, if the function contains trigonometric functions, it may be best to use trigonometric identities. If the function is a product of two functions, integration by parts may be needed.
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