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Trigonometric Substitution

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AP Calculus AB/BC

Definition

Trigonometric substitution is a technique used in calculus to simplify integrals involving radical expressions or quadratic forms. It involves substituting trigonometric functions for variables in order to transform the integral into a more manageable form.

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