∫ − 1 1 sin ( arccos x ) d x
If the above integral can be expressed in the form b a π , where a , b are coprime positive integers, then find a + b .
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Great! Seems like trig sub is the best way to this either way.
sin ( arccos x ) = 1 − cos 2 ( arccos x ) = 1 − x 2 on the given interval.
Use trigonometric substitution or realise that this is a semicircle and the answer is 2 π , and in the form asked for, 1 + 2 = 3
You get ∫ 1 1 sin ( arccos x ) d x = 2 π by following this site. Auto calculator
So, the answer is 1 + 2 = 3 .
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I = ∫ − 1 1 sin ( arccos x ) d x = ∫ 0 π sin 2 θ d θ = ∫ 0 π 2 1 − cos 2 θ d θ = 2 θ − 4 sin 2 θ ∣ ∣ ∣ ∣ 0 π = 2 π Let cos θ = x , − sin θ d θ = d x