Is U-Substitution Applicable to Integrate y/(4-y^2)^1/2?

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The discussion revolves around the integral ∫ [(y)/((4-y^2)^1/2)] dy, which falls under the subject area of calculus, specifically integration techniques.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants inquire about the original poster's attempts at solving the integral and suggest that a u-substitution might be applicable. There are also references to trigonometric identities and alternative ways to visualize the problem.

Discussion Status

The discussion has not reached a consensus, as the original poster has not provided an attempt at a solution. Some participants have offered guidance and tips, while others emphasize the need for the original poster to engage more actively in the problem-solving process.

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The thread was locked due to the original poster's lack of initial effort, which is a requirement for participation in the forum.

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∫ [(y)/((4-y^2)^1/2)] dy

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Please provide an attempt at a solution so we can give you tips. We can't guide you in complete void.
I will give you a tip though. Use the identity [itex]\cos^2\theta+\sin^2\theta=1[/itex].
 
Millennial said:
Please provide an attempt at a solution so we can give you tips. We can't guide you in complete void.
I will give you a tip though. Use the identity [itex]\cos^2\theta+\sin^2\theta=1[/itex].

No trig identities are necessary for this one, just the "obvious" u substitution.
 
Hi vabellabel

Welcome to PF!

According to the forum rules, you need to make an attempt first and show us your work.

Maybe rewriting the problem in the following way will help you to visualize how to find the solution of this integral:
$$\int \frac{y}{\sqrt{(4-y^2)}}\,.dy$$
Look at the denominator. To make it easier, ignore the numerator in your analysis. How would you solve that integral?
 
Since the OP showed no effort, I am locking this thread. Ordinarily our policy is to delete such posts, but owing to multiple responses, I am only locking it.
 

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