What is the correct answer for this trigonometric improper integral?

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The discussion centers on evaluating the improper integral of 1/(sqrt[9-x^2]) from 0 to 3 using trigonometric substitution. The user correctly applies the substitution and finds the integral equals arcsin(x/3), leading to an estimated value of π/2. However, the answer sheet claims the result should be 9π/4, which the user disputes. The consensus among participants is that the integral and the calculations are correct, suggesting the answer sheet may contain an error. The conversation concludes with uncertainty regarding the validity of the answer sheet's solution.
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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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