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Integrate: sin²x dx using identity

Answer: x/2 - sin(2x)/4 + C.

  • A x/2 - sin(2x)/4 + C
  • B x - sin(2x)/2 + C
  • C x/2 + cos(2x)/4 + C
  • D -cos(2x)/4 + C

Correct answer: A. x/2 - sin(2x)/4 + C

Explanation: sin²x = (1-cos2x)/2. Integrate: x/2 - sin(2x)/4 + C.

xyabArea = integral of f(x) dxRectangles approximate the area (Riemann sum)

The exact area under the curve from a to b (shaded) is approximated by a few rectangles, the Riemann sum idea behind the definite integral.

Concept context

Indefinite and definite integrals, areas under curves

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