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need help with this:
[tex]\int \sin^2 x \cos x \,dx[/tex]
[tex]\int \sin^2 x \cos x \,dx[/tex]
Solving the Integral: $\int \sin^2 x \cos x \,dx$
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The integral $\int \sin^2 x \cos x \,dx$ can be solved using substitution methods. A common approach is to use the substitution $u = \sin x$, which simplifies the integral to $\int u^2 \,du$. This method leads to a straightforward solution, demonstrating the importance of showing initial attempts in problem-solving discussions.
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