The integral $\int \frac{dx}{\sqrt{9x^2 - 25}}$ requires a Trig Substitution. Which of the following substitutions is appropriate? A) Let $5x = 3 \sec(\theta)$ B) Let $5x = 3 \sin(\theta)$ C) Let $3x = 5 \sec(\theta)$ D) Let $3x = 5 \sin(\theta)$
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