Trigonometric substitution

In summary, trigonometric substitution is a method used in calculus to solve integrals involving trigonometric functions. It should be used when the integral contains a square root of a quadratic expression or a sum or difference of squares. The choice of trigonometric substitution depends on the form of the integral. It is not applicable for all types of integrals and may not always be the most efficient method. Other integration techniques may be more suitable in some cases.
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9x^2-4y^2=36
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\frac{x^2}{4}-\frac{y^2}{9}=1
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y=\frac{3}{2}\sqrt{x^2-4}
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3\int_{2}^{3}\sqrt{x^2-4}dx
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x=2sect
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dx=2secttant
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12\int_{a}^{b}tan^2tsectdt
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12\int_{a}^{b}(sec^2t-1)(sect)dt
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12\int sec^3tdt-12\int sectdt
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6\int secttant-6\int ln|sect+tant|
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sect=\frac{x}{2}
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tant=\frac{\sqrt{x^2-4}}{2}
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\frac{3x\sqrt{x^2-4}}{2}-6ln|\frac{x+\sqrt{x^2-4}}{2}| [2,3]
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\frac{9\sqrt{5}}{2}-6ln|3+\sqrt{5}|+C
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1. What is trigonometric substitution?

Trigonometric substitution is a method used in calculus to solve integrals involving trigonometric functions. It involves substituting a trigonometric expression for a variable in the integral, making it easier to solve.

2. When should I use trigonometric substitution?

Trigonometric substitution should be used when the integral contains a square root of a quadratic expression, or when the integral contains a sum or difference of squares.

3. How do I choose which trigonometric substitution to use?

The choice of trigonometric substitution depends on the form of the integral. If the integral contains a term of the form √(a²-x²), use x = a sinθ. If it contains a term of the form √(a²+x²), use x = a tanθ. If it contains a term of the form √(x²-a²), use x = a secθ.

4. Can I use trigonometric substitution for all integrals?

No, trigonometric substitution can only be used for integrals involving trigonometric functions. It is not applicable for other types of integrals, such as polynomial or rational functions.

5. Are there any limitations to using trigonometric substitution?

Yes, there are limitations to using trigonometric substitution. It can only be used for integrals with certain forms, and it may not always be the most efficient method for solving integrals. In some cases, other integration techniques such as integration by parts or partial fractions may be more suitable.

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