How Do You Integrate cos(sqrt x)?

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The discussion revolves around the integration of the function cos(sqrt x). Participants are seeking methods and steps to perform this integration, indicating a focus on mathematical reasoning and problem-solving techniques.

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  • One participant asks for the steps to integrate cos(sqrt x), indicating a need for guidance on the process.
  • Another participant suggests a substitution of u = sqrt(x) and provides the differential transformation, leading to a new integral involving 2u cos(u).
  • A third participant proposes a similar substitution of sqrt(x) = y and also mentions using integration by parts.
  • A later reply notes that another participant had already provided a similar approach, suggesting a collaborative atmosphere.

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Participants appear to agree on the use of substitution and integration by parts as methods for solving the integral, but no consensus on a single method or final answer is reached.

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The discussion does not clarify any assumptions regarding the limits of integration or the context in which the integral is to be evaluated, nor does it resolve the specifics of the integration by parts process.

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Does anyone know how to integrate cos(sqrt x) ?? I know the answer, i need to know the steps to do it?

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Let [itex]u= \sqrt{x}= x^{\frac{1}{2}}[/itex]. Then [itex]du= \frac{1}{2}x^{-\frac{1}{2}}dx[/itex] so that [itex]dx= 2x^{\frac{1}{2}}du= 2udu[/itex].

[itex]\int{cos(\sqrt{x})dx}= \int{2u cos(u)du}[/itex].

Now use integration by parts.
 
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let [tex]\sqrt{x} = y[/tex] be the variable substution and integrate by parts.
 
as I was typing, HallsofIvy gopt it down first...
 

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