MHB Is This Integration of Trigonometric Functions Correct?

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The discussion revolves around the integration of trigonometric functions, specifically the integral of cos(72x). The initial solution presented involves a substitution method using u = sin(2x) and leads to a series of integrals. Corrections are made regarding the coefficients in the polynomial expansion, particularly noting an error in the sign of one term. Ultimately, the corrected final answer is confirmed, and the participants express appreciation for the clarification. The thread concludes with acknowledgment of the successful resolution of the integration problem.
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please correct me with my solution here.

∫cos72xdx = ∫(cos62x cos2x)dx

=∫(1-sin22x)3cos2x

let u = sin2x;
du = cos2xdx
dx = (du/2cos2x)

∫(1-u2)3cos2x*du/2cos2x
1/2∫(1-u2)3*du
1/2∫(1-u2)2*(1-u2)du
1/2∫[(1-3u2-u4-u6]du
1/2∫du-3/2∫u2du-1/2∫u4du-1/2∫u6du

1/2(u)+1/2(u3)-1/10(u5)-1/14(u7)+C

1/2(sin2x)+1/2(sin32x)-1/10(sin52x)-1/14(sin72x)+C

are they correct?
 
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paulmdrdo said:
please correct me with my solution here.

∫cos72xdx = ∫(cos62x cos2x)dx

=∫(1-sin22x)3cos2x

let u = sin2x;
du = 2cos2xdx
dx = (du/2cos2x)

∫(1-u2)3cos2x*du/2cos2x
1/2∫(1-u2)3*du
1/2∫(1-u2)2*(1-u2)du
1/2∫[(1-3u2-u4-u6]du -u4 should be +3u4
1/2∫du-3/2∫u2du-1/2∫u4du-1/2∫u6du

1/2(u)+1/2(u3)-1/10(u5)-1/14(u7)+C

1/2(sin2x)+1/2(sin32x)-1/10(sin52x)-1/14(sin72x)+C

are they correct?
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$$(1/2) \sin(2x)-(1/2) \sin^{3}(2x)+(3/10) \sin^{5}(2x)-(1/14) \sin^{7}(2x)+C.$$

Is this the right answer?
 
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paulmdrdo said:
1/2(sin2x)-1/2(sin32x)+3/10(sin52x)-1/14(sin72x)+C

Is this the write answer? (I supposed you mean right,correct...)
Yes, well done(Clapping)

Regards,
$$|\pi\rangle$$
 
Petrus said:
Yes, well done(Clapping)

Regards,
$$|\pi\rangle$$

thanks for the correction petrus. my brain is kind of boggled.
 

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