Trigonometric Substitutions Part II: Trigonometric Substitutions Monticello (Thomas Jefferson’s home), Alexandria, VA Greg Kelly, Hanford High School, Richland, Washington Adapted by: Jon Bannon, Siena College Photo by Vickie Kelly, 2004
We can use right triangles and the pythagorean theorem to simplify some problems. 1 These are in the same form.
We can use right triangles and the pythagorean theorem to simplify some problems. 1 This is a constant.
This method is called Trigonometric Substitution. If the integral contains , we use the triangle at right. If we need , we move a to the hypotenuse. If we need , we move x to the hypotenuse.
2 double angle formula
2 double angle formula
5 We can get into the necessary form by completing the square.
6 Complete the square:
Here are a couple of shortcuts that are result from Trigonometric Substitution: These are on your list of formulas. They are not really new. p