Why do -pi/2 and pi/2 Equal 1 and 5 in This Integral Problem?

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The integral problem discussed involves evaluating the integral from -π/2 to π/2 of the function 4cosθ/(3+sin2θ). The substitution u = 3 + 2sinθ leads to the limits of integration changing to u(-π/2) = 1 and u(π/2) = 5. The confusion arises from interpreting these limits as values of θ, but they are actually the results of the substitution function u(θ). The discussion also touches on formatting questions related to LaTeX, emphasizing the importance of correctly rendering mathematical functions. Overall, the key takeaway is the clarification that u(π/2) = 5, not π/2 itself.
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Please take a look the below problem:

##\int^{π/2}_{-π/2}\frac{4cosθ}{3+sin2θ}dθ##

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u = 3 + 2 sinθ, du = 2 cosθ dθ,
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##
u(-π/2)=1, u(π/2)=5
##

##\int^{π/2}_{-π/2}\frac{4cosθ}{3+sin2θ}dθ=\int^{5}_{1}\frac{2}{u}du##
##=2ln|u|]^{5}_{1}##
##=2ln|5|-2ln|1|##
##=2ln5##

I wonder why -pi/2 = 1 and pi/2 = 5?

Note:
How to insert latex?
How do you add space in latex?
How do you align at =?
 
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because sin(-pi/2) = -1 and sin(pi/2) = 1
 
Well, the function u(\theta)=3+2\sin\theta is neither even nor odd so u(\theta) and u(-\theta) have no relationship!

basty said:
How to insert latex?
You did insert latex!
basty said:
How do you add space in latex?
Just type a \ followed by a space.
basty said:
How do you align at =?

Put a & before the = and at next lines, put & where you want to be aligned with =.
 
td21 said:
because sin(-pi/2) = -1 and sin(pi/2) = 1

Why pi/2 = 5?
 
basty said:
Why pi/2 = 5?

pi/2 ≠ 5. It's u(π/2) = 5, where u(θ)=3+2sinθ, and sin(π/2) = 1

You should brush up on your trigonometry before diving into calculus.
 
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basty said:
Please take a look the below problem:
##\int^{π/2}_{-π/2}\frac{4cosθ}{3+sin2θ}dθ##
##
u = 3 + 2 sinθ, du = 2 cosθ dθ,
##
##
u(-π/2)=1, u(π/2)=5
##
##\int^{π/2}_{-π/2}\frac{4cosθ}{3+sin2θ}dθ=\int^{5}_{1}\frac{2}{u}du##
##=2ln|u|]^{5}_{1}##
##=2ln|5|-2ln|1|##
##=2ln5##
I wonder why -pi/2 = 1 and pi/2 = 5?
Note:
How to insert latex?
How do you add space in latex?
How do you align at =?
Your first integral has sin2θ, while the next line has 2sinθ. Which is it?
 
basty said:
[...]
How to insert latex?
How do you add space in latex?
How do you align at =?

Since you asked these questions, it's nice to know how to render functions nicely: \sin x renders \sin x, to be compared to sin x. Likewise for \ln x vs ln x.
 
mathman said:
θ

Your first integral has sin2θ, while the next line has 2sinθ. Which is it?

Sorry it's an error. The correct one is 2 sinθ.
 

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