How to Evaluate the Integral of y/sqrt(1-y^2) using Substitution

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The discussion focuses on evaluating the integral of y/sqrt(1-y^2) using substitution techniques. The initial integral presented is ∫ sin^-1(y) dy, with the substitution u = sin^-1(y) leading to du = 1/sqrt(1-y^2) dy. The user encounters difficulty in evaluating the integral ∫ y/sqrt(1-y^2) dy, which can be resolved using the substitution u = 1 - y^2, resulting in a straightforward evaluation process.

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Homework Statement


\int sin^-1y dy

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u=sin^-1y
du=\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-y^2}}
v=y
dv=dy

\int udv=uv- \int vdu

=ysin^-1y-\int \frac{y}{\sqrt{1-y^2}}

my main trouble is evaluating the integral at this point.
I would appreciate it if someone could show me how to evaluate the integral
\int \frac{y}{\sqrt{1-y^2}}

If it was \frac{1}{y} then I can see it would be ln x
 
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Assuming the work leading to your last integral is correct (I didn't check), you can use an ordinary substitution, u = 1 - y^2, du = -2u du. It's pretty straightforward.
 

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