And use u-substitution. Let u = x − 2 and du = dx.
Now, this looks familiar. Once you integrate, you get
sin−1 u + C
After you substitute back, it becomes
sin−1(x− 2) + C
PRACTICE PROBLEM SET 22
Here is some more practice work on derivatives and integrals of inverse trig functions. The answers are
in Chapter 19.
- Find the derivative of tan−1.
- Find the derivative of sin−1.
- Find the derivative of tan−1(ex).
- Evaluate .
- Evaluate .
- Evaluate .
- Evaluate .
- Evaluate .