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Multiple Choice
Given that the definite integral from to of equals , what is the value of the definite integral from to of ?
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Step 1: Recognize the symmetry property of the sine function. The function sin(π - x) is equivalent to sin(x) due to the identity sin(π - x) = sin(x). This means sin^4(π - x) = sin^4(x).
Step 2: Substitute sin^4(π - x) with sin^4(x) in the integral. The integral becomes ∫[0 to π] sin^4(x) dx.
Step 3: Note that the value of the integral ∫[0 to π] sin^4(x) dx is already given in the problem as 3π/8.
Step 4: Conclude that the integral ∫[0 to π] sin^4(π - x) dx is equal to the integral ∫[0 to π] sin^4(x) dx, which is 3π/8.
Step 5: Verify the reasoning by considering the symmetry and periodicity of the sine function, ensuring that the substitution and equivalence are valid.