MHB LP_Rocks' question at Yahoo Answers regarding an indefinite integral

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The integration of cos^2(2x)sin(2x) is evaluated using the substitution u = cos(2x), leading to the integral -1/2∫u^2 du. This results in -1/6u^3 + C, which simplifies to -1/6cos^3(2x) + C. The original answer provided, -1/12cos^3(2x) + C, is identified as incorrect. The correct evaluation demonstrates the importance of proper substitution in solving integrals.
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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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