Author: Suman Ganguli (Page 6 of 13)

Class Info

• Date: Tues, March 14
• Meeting Info: 10a-11:40a, N703

Topics

• finish Sec 3.3: Trigonometric Substitutions
  • Finish example involving sqrt(x^2 + a^2), for which we use the trig substitution x = a tan θ:
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  • Started an example involving sqrt(x^2 – a^2), i.e., using trig substitution x = a sec θ:
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To-Do/Notes

• Review examples covered in class (see blackboard pics posted in this and last week’s Class Agendas)
• Review summary and videos in “Trig Substitution: Summary + Videos” post
• Review example covered in yesterday’s office hours (recording available on Blackboard Collaborate – toggle from “Sessions” to “Recordings”)
• Write out solutions to trig integrals/trig substitutions homework exercises (due next Tues – March 21)

Class Info

• Date: Thursday, March 9
• Meeting Info: 10a-11:40a, N703

Topics

• Sec 3.3: Trigonometric Substitutions
  • Introductory examples of trig substitution to solve integrals involving sqrt(a^2 – x^2):
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• Started an example involving sqrt(x^2 + a^2):
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To-Do/Notes