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Evaluate the definite integral of sin^5(x)dx from 0 to pi/2.

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Explanation:

The definite integral of sin^5(x)dx from 0 to pi/2 can be evaluated using the method of substitution.

Let u = sin(x), then du = cos(x)dx

The integral becomes:

∫sin^5(x)dx = ∫u^5du from 0 to sin(π/2)

= (u^6)/6 evaluated at sin(π/2) and 0

= (sin^6(π/2))/6 - 0

= (1^6)/6

= 1/6

So, the definite integral of sin^5(x)dx from 0 to pi/2 is equal to 1/6.

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