Integral Help: Completing the square?

[nickclarson]

Homework Statement

\int^{3}_{0}\frac{x^{2}}{(25-4x^{2})^{\frac{3}{2}}} dx

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

Not sure on where to start. We learned in class how to complete the square, but I'm not sure if that's what I am supposed to use on this problem. Can anybody give me a hint on where to start? it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Nick

Homework Statement

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

 

[Gib Z]

Here I would use a trig substitution. Also, you forgot the "dx" term. It is very important.

We have;

\int^3_0 \frac{x^2}{ ( 5^2 - (2x)^2)^{3/2}} dx

Can you think of a trig substitution that would make that denominator simpler?

 

[nickclarson]

Oh yea whoops, hmm. x= asin\theta? I'll give it a shot and see what happens. Thanks!