Integration of inverse trig functions

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This discussion revolves around the integration of inverse trigonometric functions within the context of a Calculus II problem. The original poster presents an integral involving a rational function and a square root, expressing difficulty with the integration process.

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  • The original poster attempts to break the integral into two parts and expresses uncertainty about the integration of the first term. They explore substitution methods and question the validity of their approach, particularly regarding the use of the variable in the numerator. Other participants suggest checking the work by differentiating the result.

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Some participants have provided feedback on the original poster's attempts, indicating that the approach appears correct. The discussion includes reflections on the integration process and the challenges faced by the original poster, with no explicit consensus reached on the overall solution.

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The original poster mentions feeling overwhelmed after extended study sessions, which may contribute to their uncertainty in solving the problem. There is an emphasis on the integration of inverse trigonometric functions and the specific setup of the integral presented.

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This is for Calculus II. I've found most of the integrations on inverse trig functions to be pretty simple, but for some reason this one is throwing me off.


Homework Statement



\int\frac{x+5}{\sqrt{9-(x-3)^2}}dx



The Attempt at a Solution



I started by breaking the integral up into two separate integrals be rewriting the numerator-

\int\frac{x-3}{\sqrt{9-(x-3)^2}}dx+\int\frac{8}{\sqrt{9-(x-3)^2}}dx

The second term integrates easily to an arcsin-

\int\frac{x-3}{\sqrt{9-(x-3)^2}}dx+8arcsin(\frac{x-3}{3})+c


I feel like I'm missing something on the first term though. I'm trying to integrate it by completing the du, and it seems wrong. I'm using the inside of the radical as my u.

u=9-(x-3)^2
du=-2(x-3)


Then I supplied a -1/2 to offset the constant-

\frac{-1}{2}\int\frac{-2(x-3)}{\sqrt{9-(x-3)^2}}dx+8arcsin(\frac{x-3}{3})+c

I tried integrating the first term to a natural logarithm at first, which was incorrect. I can't integrate it to an arcsin because of the variable in the numerator. Can I move the denominator to the top and rewrite it as a -1/2 power?

\frac{-1}{2}\int[(9-(x-3)^2)]^{-1/2}[-2(x-3)dx]+8arcsin(\frac{x-3}{3})+c

Giving me-

-\sqrt{9-(x-3)^2}+8arcsin(\frac{x-3}{3})+c

-\sqrt{6x-x^2}+8arcsin(\frac{x-3}{3})+c


Does that look right? For some reason it just doesn't seem right to me. Any help would be much appreciated.
 
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Did you try differentiating your answer? (Looks right to me.)
 
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QuantumCurt said:
This is for Calculus II. I've found most of the integrations on inverse trig functions to be pretty simple, but for some reason this one is throwing me off.


Homework Statement



\int\frac{x+5}{\sqrt{9-(x-3)^2}}dx



The Attempt at a Solution



I started by breaking the integral up into two separate integrals be rewriting the numerator-

\int\frac{x-3}{\sqrt{9-(x-3)^2}}dx+\int\frac{8}{\sqrt{9-(x-3)^2}}dx

The second term integrates easily to an arcsin-

\int\frac{x-3}{\sqrt{9-(x-3)^2}}dx+8arcsin(\frac{x-3}{3})+c


I feel like I'm missing something on the first term though. I'm trying to integrate it by completing the du, and it seems wrong. I'm using the inside of the radical as my u.

u=9-(x-3)^2
du=-2(x-3)


Then I supplied a -1/2 to offset the constant-

\frac{-1}{2}\int\frac{-2(x-3)}{\sqrt{9-(x-3)^2}}dx+8arcsin(\frac{x-3}{3})+c

I tried integrating the first term to a natural logarithm at first, which was incorrect. I can't integrate it to an arcsin because of the variable in the numerator. Can I move the denominator to the top and rewrite it as a -1/2 power?

\frac{-1}{2}\int[(9-(x-3)^2)]^{-1/2}[-2(x-3)dx]+8arcsin(\frac{x-3}{3})+c

Giving me-

-\sqrt{9-(x-3)^2}+8arcsin(\frac{x-3}{3})+c

-\sqrt{6x-x^2}+8arcsin(\frac{x-3}{3})+c


Does that look right? For some reason it just doesn't seem right to me. Any help would be much appreciated.

Yes, that looks right.
 
haruspex said:
Did you try differentiating your answer? (Looks right to me.)

I feel like smacking my head into the desk. I have no idea why I didn't think to do that.

I guess when you're studying for hours and hours straight, you sometimes forget to do the obvious...lol

I differentiated it, and it is indeed right. Thanks.
 

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