Need a little push on this integral using trig substitution.

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The integral ∫x²√(3+2x-x²) dx can be solved using trigonometric substitution. The completed square form is ∫x²√(4-(x-1)²) dx, leading to the substitution (x-1) = 2sinθ, which simplifies the integral significantly. The discussion highlights the importance of expanding the squared term instead of reverting to previous forms, specifically avoiding the reintroduction of the square root. Ultimately, the user successfully navigated the integral after receiving guidance on proper expansion techniques.

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∫x2√(3+2x-x2) dx

Here's what I've already done:

completed the square

∫x2√(4-(x-1)2) dx

(x-1) = 2sinθ
sinθ = (x-1)/2
x = 2sinθ+1
dx = 2cosθ dθ

trig sub + pulled out constants
4∫(2sinθ+1)2√(1-sin2θ)cosθ dθ

trig identity

4∫(2sinθ+1)2√(cos2θ)cosθ dθ

4∫(2sinθ+1)2(cos2θ)dθ

expanded + trig identity (cosθ = √(1-sin2θ)
4∫(4sin2θ+4sinθ+1)√(1-sin2θ) cosθ dθ

u-sub
u = sinθ
du = cosθ dθ

4∫(4u2+4u+1)√(1-u2) du

I proceeded to multiply them, and split them into 3 integrals. But, I still ended up with the one of the integrals being:

16∫u2√(1-u2)

which is exactly where I started. I feel like I'm missing something painfully obvious. Can someone give me a push into the right direction?
 
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uchuu-man chi said:
expanded + trig identity (cosθ = √(1-sin2θ)
4∫(4sin2θ+4sinθ+1)√(1-sin2θ) cosθ dθ
This is a backwards step. You just got rid of the √, don't bring it back.
Expand the squared term instead.
How would you deal with ∫cos2?
 
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haruspex said:
This is a backwards step. You just got rid of the √, don't bring it back.
Expand the squared term instead.
How would you deal with ∫cos2?
oo ok thank you I was able to get it.
 

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