Integrating a polynomial with a square root

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ande

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1. Integrate the following: (4x - x^2)^1/2 dx 2. Any assistance would be appreciated.3. Honestly don't know where to start.

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Simon Bridge

Complete the square under the root, and use a trig substitution.

ande

Read up on trig substitution. I hadn't covered it yet. Thank you. Works like a charm.

Simon Bridge

Well done.

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