What is the correct answer for this trigonometric improper integral?

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The discussion centers on evaluating the improper integral ∫(1/√(9-x²)) dx from 0 to 3 using trigonometric substitution. The correct evaluation yields arcsin(1) - arcsin(0), resulting in π/2. However, the answer sheet incorrectly states the result as 9π/4. The participants confirm that the integral and the bounds were applied correctly, leading to the conclusion that the discrepancy lies with the answer sheet.

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Here's a integral where I have to use trigonometric substitution but I can't get the right answer.

[int a=0 b=3] 1/(sqrt[9-x^2]) dx

I did the limit as t approches 3 from the left.

Then i did my trigonometric substitution, and it gives me arcsin(x/3).

Then i computed what i had arcsin(a/3)-arcsin(0/3).

It gives me 1.57 (estimated) or Pie/2 (real)

But in the answer sheet, it says 9pie/4...
 
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Your integral is correct.

\int\frac{1}{\sqrt{9-x^2}}dx = \arcsin{\frac{x}{3}} + C

When you apply the bounds, you get \arcsin{1} - \arcsin{0}

The arcsin of 0 is 0 and the arcsin of 1 is \frac{\pi}{2}

I don't see anything wrong with your answer.
 
Jameson said:
Your integral is correct.

\int\frac{1}{\sqrt{9-x^2}}dx = \arcsin{\frac{x}{3}} + C

When you apply the bounds, you get \arcsin{1} - \arcsin{0}

The arcsin of 0 is 0 and the arcsin of 1 is \frac{\pi}{2}

I don't see anything wrong with your answer.

I don't know man, maybe the answer sheet is wrong. It says 9pie/4,as I mentionned before.

I tried, I had pie/2, and test it on graphmatica the program, and it gave something near it.
 
Well, either your answer sheet is wrong, or you've described the problem incorrectly.
 

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