Integration by trig substitution

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The discussion focuses on the integration of the function \(\int\sqrt{1-9t^{2}}dt\) using trigonometric substitution. The substitution \(t = \frac{1}{3} \sin \Theta\) is employed, leading to the integral being transformed into \(\frac{1}{3}\int \cos^{2}\Theta d\Theta\). The final result is expressed in terms of \(\Theta\) and includes a correction for the missing factor of two in the integration steps. The user seeks clarification on eliminating \(\Theta\) from the final expression and the potential use of arcsin for simplification.

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Homework Statement


Integrate: \int\sqrt{1-9t^{2}}dt


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The Attempt at a Solution


t = 1/3 sin\Theta
dt/d\Theta = 1/3 cos\Theta
dt = 1/3 cos\Thetad\Theta
3t = sin\Theta

1/3\int\sqrt{1-sin^{2}}\Theta cos\Thetad\Theta
1/3\int cos^{2}\Thetad\Theta
1/3\int(1 + cos 2\Theta) / 2 d\Theta
1/6\int1 + cos2\Theta d\Theta
1/6(\Theta + 1/2 sin 2\Theta) + C
1/6(\Theta + 1/2(sin\Theta cos\Theta) + C
1/6(\Theta + 1/2(sin\Theta\sqrt{1-sin^{2}\Theta})) + C
1/6(\Theta + 1/2(3t\sqrt{1-9t^{2}})) + C

I can't figure out how to get rid of \Theta in the result.
 
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Why not using arcsin? Also, there is a factor of two missing in the 3rd step from the end.

The Bob
 
Perfect! Thanks.
 

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