LP_Rocks' question at Yahoo Answers regarding an indefinite integral

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The integral of cos²(2x)sin(2x) is evaluated using the substitution u = cos(2x), leading to the integral -1/6u³ + C. The correct result is -1/6cos³(2x) + C, which contradicts the initial claim of -1/12cos³(2x) + C. This discussion clarifies the proper method and confirms the error in the original answer.

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Here is the question:

Integration question!?

Whats the integration of cos^2 2x . sin 2x?
The answer is -1/12 cos^3 2x + c
But I don't see how.. O.o

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Hello LP_Rocks,

We are given to evaluate:

$$\int\cos^2(2x)\sin(2x)\,dx$$

Using the substitution:

$$u=\cos(2x)\,\therefore\,du=-2\sin(2x)\,dx$$

we have:

$$-\frac{1}{2}\int u^2\,du=-\frac{1}{6}u^3+C=-\frac{1}{6}\cos^3(2x)+C$$

As you can see the given result is incorrect.
 

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