Calculating Integral: Find Solutions to Differential Equation

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The discussion focuses on calculating the indefinite integral of the function \(\int \sqrt{1-x^2} \, dx\) using the substitution \(x = \sin \theta\). The solution provided is \(\frac{\arcsin(x)}{2} + \frac{x(1-x^2)^{1/2}}{2} + c\). Subsequently, the user seeks guidance on applying this integral result to solve the differential equation \(\frac{dy}{dx} \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} + x = 0\). The user expresses confusion regarding the application of the integral to the differential equation.

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Homework Statement



By making the change of variables x where x = sin [tex]\theta[/tex], calculate the indefinite
integral
[tex]\int \sqrt{1-x^2}[/tex]
expressing you answer as a function of x.
Hence find the solution(s) to the differential equation
[tex]\frac{dy}{dx}[/tex] [tex]\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}[/tex] +x =0

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The Attempt at a Solution


so I've done the intergral and got

arc sin (x) /2 +(x(1-x^2)^1/2)/2+c

not sure how I am meant to use that to solve the differential, any advice would be apreciated.

edit: the latex comes ot completely wrong, dnt kno why..sorry :(
 
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titled it wrong, can anyone tell me how to change it >.<
 
Can you rewrite the equation using LaTeX? I don't quite get the equation...
 

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