How to Solve an Integration By Parts Problem?

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Homework Statement



Numbered step-by-step solution showing integration by parts to derive the reduction formula for the integral of sin^n x, ending with the boxed result (-sin^(n-1) x cos x)/n + ((n-1)/n) times the integral of sin^(n-2) x dx.


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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

[tex](n-1)\int\sin^{n-2}x(1-\sin^2x)dx=(n-1)\int\sin^{n-2}dx-(n-1)\int\sin^nx dx[/tex]
 
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  • Numbered worked solution to an integration by parts reduction formula for the integral of sin^n x dx, running from dv = sin x dx through step 9, with the final reduction formula shown at the bottom.
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Never mind, I've found my stupid mistake. Distributive Property!