Integration by Subtitution: sin(x).cos(x).(e^cos(x))

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The discussion revolves around the integration of the function sin(x)·cos(x)·(e^cos(x)), with a focus on the substitution method. Participants are exploring the nuances of the integration process and the role of substitution in simplifying the expression.

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  • The original poster attempts to understand the substitution process and questions the disappearance of sin(x) during integration. Some participants suggest using u = cos(x) and note the relationship between du and sin(x)dx. Others express confusion regarding the sign change associated with the substitution.

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Participants are actively engaging with the problem, with some providing insights into the substitution method. There is acknowledgment of potential errors in the original problem statement, indicating a collaborative effort to clarify the integration process.

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There is mention of a possible typo in the attached document, which may affect the understanding of the problem setup. Participants are navigating the implications of this uncertainty in their discussion.

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I am fine with getting the integrating factor, that bits the easy bit obviously.
But Basically my specific problem is when I try to integrate sin(x).cos(x).(e^cos(x))

I understand that I need to use substitution here, but I'm not sure how they have done it.
Why does the sin(x) suddenly disappear? Where did it go during the substitution?

Can someone please explain this for me? many thanks in advance.
 

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If u = cos(x) then du = -sin(x)dx. It's in the du.
 
I suspected that but I then I got upset because I didn't know where the -ve went?
 
There seems to be a "typo" in the attached document.

RGV
 
arghh hate that. cheers guy, appreciated.
 

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