Indefinite Integral Help - Sin[x]Cos[x]Cos[x] & e^(Sqrt[x+1])

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The discussion focuses on finding the indefinite integrals of Sin[x]Cos[x]Cos[x] and e^(Sqrt[x+1]). For the first integral, the substitution u = Cos[x] is suggested, leading to the result -Cos^3[x]/3 + C. The second integral involves substituting u = Sqrt[x+1] and integrating by parts, resulting in 2e^(Sqrt[x+1])(Sqrt[x+1]-1) + C. Clarifications are made regarding the role of Sin[x] in the integration process, emphasizing that it does not disappear but is part of the substitution. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding integration techniques and substitutions.
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I need help with integration, urgent!

Can someone please show me the steps in calculating the indefinite integrals of:

Sin[x]Cos[x]Cos[x]
and
e^(Sqrt[x+1])

Please show all the steps, and not just the answer, which I can do on my calculator.

Thank you.
 
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For the first one, just substitute u = \cos{x} \Longrightarrow du = -\sin{x} \ dx.

For the second, substitute u = \sqrt{x+1} \Longrightarrow du = \frac{dx}{2\sqrt{x+1}} \Longrightarrow 2u \ du = dx, and then integrate by parts.
 
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thats exactly what I did, but I can't get the right answer. Could you please do it, i'll give you 10 gmail invites, hehe
 
Using the substitutions I posted above,

\int \sin{x} \cos^2{x} \ dx = -\int u^2 \ du = -\frac{u^3}{3} + C = -\frac{\cos^3{x}}{3} + C

and

\int e^{\sqrt{x+1}} \ dx = 2\int ue^u \ du = 2\left[ue^u - \int e^u \ du\right] = 2\left[ue^u - e^u\right] + C= 2e^u(u-1) + C = 2e^{\sqrt{x+1}}\left(\sqrt{x+1}-1\right) + C
 
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thanks, in the first one, i forgot the sin[x] dissapears, when you integrate, 2nd one still trying myself
 
Well, it doesn't dissapear. It's part of the du.
 
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