Compute the indefinite integral L= ^ 5 (x) , (x) ,dx

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · A Level · Mathematics · Integration · Integration

Problem

Compute the indefinite integral L=∫sin⁡5(x) cos⁡(x) dx.L=\int \sin^{5}(x)\,\cos(x)\,dx. a) Propose an expression u(x)u(x) that converts the integrand to a monomial in uu. Justify your proposal by explicitly relating dudu to the original differential dxdx. b) Complete the change of variable and evaluate LL, showing each intermediate algebraic step until the antiderivative is obtained in terms of xx. c) Verify your result by differentiating your antiderivative and demonstrating that it reproduces the original integrand.

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