Integrating ∫√(2+2sinθ) using (2+2sinΘ)(2-sinΘ)

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Homework Statement



How to integrate∫√(2+2sinθ)

Homework Equations



Making use of (2+2sinΘ)(2-sinΘ)=4-4sinΘ^2

The Attempt at a Solution



Multiply and dividing the integrand by √2-2sinΘ
 
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aerograce said:

Homework Statement



How to integrate∫√(2+2sinθ)

Homework Equations



Making use of (2+2sinΘ)(2-sinΘ)=4-4sinΘ^2

The Attempt at a Solution



Multiply and dividing the integrand by √2-2sinΘ

Show us what happened when you did that...
 
LCKurtz said:
Show us what happened when you did that...

It becomes,

∫ 4cosΘ^2/√(2-2sinΘ)
 
aerograce said:
It becomes,

∫ 4cosΘ^2/√(2-2sinΘ)

Isn't there a square root missing in the numerator? Have you tried any substitutions?
 
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