Trigonometric Integrals: Solving ∫ cosx+sin2x/sinx

In summary, the given integral of cosx+sin2X/sinX can be simplified using trigonometric identities to cos(x)/sin(x) - 2cos(x), which can then be easily integrated.
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Homework Statement


∫ cosx+sin 2X/sinX


Homework Equations


sin^2 x =1/2 (1-cos2x), cos^2=1/2 (1+cos2x)
if cosine is odd, u sin x, cos^2 x=1-sin^x) , if sine is odd u=cosx sin^2x =1-cos^2x)


The Attempt at a Solution


i'm not sure how to start this one because I've never came across a function like this before
 
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First, clarify. Do you mean cos(x)+ (sin(2x)/sin(x)) or do you mean (cos(x)+ sin(2x))/sin(x)?

Along with formulas for sin2(x) and cos2(x) you also need sin(2x)= 2 sin(x)cos(x).
 
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afcwestwarrior said:
∫ cosx+sin 2X/sinX

Hi afcwestwarrior! :smile:

Hint: one of the standard trigonometric identities …

sin2X = 2 sinX cosX :smile:
 
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I mean (cos(x)+sin(2x))/ sin(x)

so it would be (cos(x) + 2 sin(x)cos(x))/sin(x)
 
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Thanks guys
 
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so would it be like this
cos(x)/sin(x) - 2 sin(x) cos(x)/ sin (x)= cos(x)/sin(x) - 2cos(x)
 
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isn't cosX/sinx= to something, i forgot
 
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afcwestwarrior said:
so would it be like this
cos(x)/sin(x) - 2 sin(x) cos(x)/ sin (x)= cos(x)/sin(x) - 2cos(x)

That's right! :smile:

And both those are easy to integrate (hint: one's a ln).
 
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I already found the answer thanks once again.
 

1. What are trigonometric integrals?

Trigonometric integrals are integrals that involve trigonometric functions such as sine, cosine, and tangent. These integrals often arise in calculus problems that involve circular motion, harmonic motion, or other periodic phenomena.

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