Question

Integrate 2x/sqrt(1-x^2) dx from 0 to ½.

Answer 1

A short-cut to accurately evaluate the given expression above is using a scientific calculator where one can include integrals and evaluate using limits. In this case, using a calculator, the answer is equal to 0.2679. One can verify this by integrating truly letting 1-x^2 as u and use its du to be substituted in the numerator