How to Solve an Integration By Parts Problem?

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Homework Statement



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I tried this problem and couldn't figure it out so I went and got the solution. However, I don't understand step 6 of the solution. I'm not sure how

(n-1)\int\sin^{n-2}x(1-\sin^2x)dx=(n-1)\int\sin^{n-2}dx-(n-1)\int\sin^nx dx
 

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Never mind, I've found my stupid mistake. Distributive Property!
 
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