Solving Integrals with Trigonometric Functions

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Homework Statement


∫ x sinx cosx dx =


Homework Equations


note that sinx cosx = (1/2) sin 2x


The Attempt at a Solution


1/2) ∫ x sin 2x dx =
(1/2) [(-1/2)x cos 2x - ∫ (-1/2)cos 2x dx] =
(1/2) [(-1/2)x cos 2x +(1/2) ∫ cos 2x dx] =
(-1/4)x cos 2x +(1/4) ∫ cos 2x dx =
(-1/4)x cos 2x +(1/4)(1/2) sin 2x + c =
(-1/4)x cos 2x +(1/8) sin 2x + c =
:bugeye:
 
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chapsticks said:

Homework Statement


∫ x sinx cosx dx =


Homework Equations


note that sinx cosx = (1/2) sin 2x


The Attempt at a Solution


1/2) ∫ x sin 2x dx =
(1/2) [(-1/2)x cos 2x - ∫ (-1/2)cos 2x dx] =
(1/2) [(-1/2)x cos 2x +(1/2) ∫ cos 2x dx] =
(-1/4)x cos 2x +(1/4) ∫ cos 2x dx =
(-1/4)x cos 2x +(1/4)(1/2) sin 2x + c =
(-1/4)x cos 2x +(1/8) sin 2x + c =
:bugeye:

That looks just fine. What's the question?
 
It seems like you have an answer. So what's the issue?