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Integrals - Class 12

Master Calculus — Integration through focused practice that strengthens conceptual understanding, problem-solving skills, and the ability to recognize common traps and misconceptions. Explore challenging questions designed to develop deeper reasoning and confident application of key ideas.

Overview

This chapter introduces integrals as the reverse process of differentiation. It covers indefinite and definite integrals, methods of integration, and their applications in solving real-world problems, such as finding areas under curves.

Why This Chapter Matters

  • Integrals are a key concept in calculus, forming the basis for advanced topics like differential equations and multivariable calculus. They have wide applications in physics, engineering, and economics.

Real-Life Applications

  • Calculating areas under curves in physics, engineering, and economics.
  • Modeling growth and decay processes in biology and population studies.
  • Solving problems related to motion, energy, and fluid dynamics.

Skills You Will Learn

  • Understanding the concept of integrals and their relationship to differentiation.
  • Mastering methods of integration, such as substitution, partial fractions, and by parts.
  • Applying integrals to solve real-world problems involving areas and volumes.

Core Concepts to Master

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

The antiderivative must be continuous on [a, b]; discontinuity points lead to divergence or undefined integral traps.

Linearity and Partitioning

Split integrals at points of discontinuity or definition changes; failing to check modular functions is a common error.

Substitution (Change of Variable)

Must change the differential dx to du and update integration limits; forgetting limits is a fatal 0-mark error.

Integration by Parts (LIATE Rule)

Order determines simplicity; verify integration of the second function doesn't lead to higher complexity loops.

Partial Fractions Decomposition

Denominator must have a lower degree than the numerator; always perform polynomial long division first if degrees match.

Trigonometric Identical Substitutions

Use tan(x/2) substitutions for rational functions of sin and cos, but watch for discontinuities at odd multiples of pi.

Completing the Square in Quadratics

Ensures standard form applicability; precision in constant terms is where 90% of arithmetic-related errors occur.

Definite Integral Properties (King's Property)

Replacing x with (a+b-x) simplifies integrands with symmetric boundaries; look for 'hidden' symmetries in the function.

Leibniz Rule for Differentiation under Integral

Used when limits are functions of a parameter; differentiate the integrand and apply boundary values to the function.

Newton-Leibniz Formula with variable limits

F'(x) = f(g(x))g'(x) - f(h(x))h'(x); critical for problems involving integral equations or limits.

Even and Odd Function Symmetry

Integral over [-a, a] is zero for odd functions; verify the domain is symmetric before applying property.

Reduction Formulae

Recursive integration for high-power trigonometric functions; identify patterns to reach the base integral cases efficiently.

Wallis' Formula

Shortcut for powers of sin and cos over [0, pi/2]; valid only when limits match the specific interval.

Integral as the Limit of a Sum

Convert Riemann sum to definite integral; requires identifying the 'k/n' pattern and the corresponding dx limit.

Inequalities in Definite Integrals

If f(x) >= g(x), then integral f(x) >= integral g(x); used for bounding integrals that cannot be evaluated.

Improper Integrals

Identify singularities; improper integrals are evaluated as limits, failing this results in incorrect convergence analysis.

Logarithmic Integration via Trig Manipulation

Transformation of sec/tan or cosec/cot forms into log-derivatives; watch for modulus signs to ensure domain validity.

Integrating f(x) + xf'(x) forms

Recognition of the product rule in reverse; fundamental for rapid integration of complex transcendental functions.

Concept Collisions Used by Examiners

Competitive examinations rarely assess concepts in isolation. Instead, examiners intentionally combine multiple concepts from this and related chapters to create higher-order questions that test conceptual reasoning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability. The concept collision patterns below represent the combinations most frequently used while designing questions for this chapter.

Linearity and Partitioning
Differentiation of Determinants
The Zero-Factor Cancellation Trap
Linearity and Partitioning
Independent vs Disjoint Events
Conditional Probability Constraints
Linearity and Partitioning
Linear Dependency of Rows
Elementary Row Operation Invariance
Linearity and Partitioning
Sum to n terms vs. General Term
Square Root and Modulus Logic
Substitution (Change of Variable), Coefficient of x^r in Expansion, The Telescopic Series Trap, Indeterminate Forms
Substitution (Change of Variable), Determinant Product Rule, Coplanarity Condition, Properties of Transpose Determinant
Substitution (Change of Variable), Distance from point to plane, Line-Plane intersection logic, Projection vs. Coordinate
Substitution (Change of Variable), Implicit to Explicit Conversion, Parametric Derivative Endpoint Trap, First Derivative Test Trap
Substitution (Change of Variable), The Sum-Difference Formula Constraints, Extraneous Solution Rejection, Chain Rule Inner Function Differentiability
Substitution (Change of Variable)
Integrating f(x) + xf'(x) forms
Differentiability vs Continuity
Substitution (Change of Variable)
Integration by Parts (LIATE Rule)
Properties of Binomial Coefficients
Domain and Range Nuance
Substitution (Change of Variable)
Logarithmic Integration via Trig Manipulation
Extraneous Solution Rejection
Integration by Parts (LIATE Rule)
Coefficient of x^r in Expansion
Properties of Binomial Coefficients
Integration by Parts (LIATE Rule)
Compound Angle Expansion
Double and Triple Angle Ratios
Signum Function Discontinuity
Integration by Parts (LIATE Rule)
Even and Odd Function Symmetry
Modulus Function Breakdown
Integration by Parts (LIATE Rule)
Integrating Factor (IF) Sign Sensitivity
Signum Function Discontinuity
Integration by Parts (LIATE Rule)
Method of Differences
Coefficient of x^r in Expansion
Integration by Parts (LIATE Rule)
Newton-Leibniz Formula with variable limits
Differentiation of Determinants
Integration by Parts (LIATE Rule)
Newton-Leibniz Formula with variable limits
Indeterminate Forms
L'Hopital's Pitfall
Integration by Parts (LIATE Rule)
Substitution Logic in Homogeneous DE
Homogeneous Function Homogeneity
Partial Fractions Decomposition
Homogeneous Function Homogeneity
Geometric Interpretation
Polynomial Function Parity
Partial Fractions Decomposition
Implicit to Explicit Conversion
General vs Particular Solutions
Greatest Integer Function Traps
Partial Fractions Decomposition
Inverse Function Integration
Modulus Sign Dependency
Partial Fractions Decomposition
Locus Problems via Transformation
Rectangular Hyperbola
Approximation via Differentials
Partial Fractions Decomposition
Method of Differences
Inequalities in Definite Integrals
Rolle's Theorem Root Existence
Partial Fractions Decomposition
Multinomial Theorem
Combinatorial Counting
Partial Fractions Decomposition
Properties of Binomial Coefficients
Coefficient of x^r in Expansion
Constant Function Logic
Partial Fractions Decomposition
Tangent Half-Angle Substitution
Indeterminate Forms
The Quadrant Adjustment Logic
Partial Fractions Decomposition
Tangent Half-Angle Substitution
The Quadrant Adjustment Logic
Trigonometric Identical Substitutions
Algebraic-Trigonometric Graphical Mapping
Critical Point vs Stationary Point
Chain Rule Complexity
Trigonometric Identical Substitutions
Arithmetic Mean Inequality
Cross Multiplication Trap
Modulus Function Breakdown
Trigonometric Identical Substitutions
Factor Theorem in Determinants
Determinant Scaling Property
Trigonometric Identical Substitutions
Lagrange Identity Equivalents
Quadratic Equations with Complex Coefficients
Trigonometric Standard Limits
Trigonometric Identical Substitutions
Lagrange Identity
Angle between two lines
Trigonometric Identical Substitutions
Leibniz Rule for Differentiation under Integral
Logarithmic Differentiation Domain
Domain and Range Nuance
Trigonometric Identical Substitutions
Symmetry Utilization
Squeeze Theorem (Sandwich Theorem)
Trigonometric Identical Substitutions
Wallis' Formula
Region Ambiguity
The Empty Set Trap
Completing the Square in Quadratics
Condition for Common Roots
Wavy Curve (Method of Intervals)
Completing the Square in Quadratics
Geometrical Interpretation of Modulus
Extraneous Solution Rejection
Completing the Square in Quadratics
Parabola Shifted Vertex
Square Root and Modulus Logic
Completing the Square in Quadratics
Partial Fractions Decomposition
Logarithmic Differentiation Domain
Completing the Square in Quadratics
Substitution Logic in Homogeneous DE
Implicit to Explicit Conversion
Definite Integral Properties (King's Property)
Axis of Integration Selection
Cross Multiplication Trap
Direction Cosines constraint
Definite Integral Properties (King's Property)
Binomial Coefficient Summation Properties
The Empty Set Trap
The L'Hôpital's Rule Misuse
Definite Integral Properties (King's Property)
Characteristic Equation
Orthogonal Matrix Conditions
Definite Integral Properties (King's Property)
De Moivre’s Theorem Applications
Extraneous Solution Rejection
Definite Integral Properties (King's Property)
Determinant Product Rule
Sign Flipping Rule
Definite Integral Properties (King's Property)
Exact Differential Recognition
Integrating Factor (IF) Sign Sensitivity
Non-Differentiable Extrema
Definite Integral Properties (King's Property)
Indicator Function Logic
Equiprobability Fallacy
Indeterminate Forms
Definite Integral Properties (King's Property)
Integration by Parts (LIATE Rule)
Step Function Discontinuities
Definite Integral Properties (King's Property)
Sigma Notation Properties
Integral Part and Fractional Part
Leibniz Rule for Differentiation under Integral
Algebraic-Trigonometric Graphical Mapping
Principal Value Branch Boundaries
Leibniz Rule for Differentiation under Integral
Determinant as Geometric Area/Volume
Linear Dependency of Rows
Properties of Transpose Determinant
Leibniz Rule for Differentiation under Integral
Determinant Scaling Property
The Zero-Factor Cancellation Trap
Leibniz Rule for Differentiation under Integral
Even and Odd Function Symmetry
Modulus Sign Dependency
Leibniz Rule for Differentiation under Integral
Infinite GP Convergence
The Telescopic Series Trap
Algebraic Simplification
Leibniz Rule for Differentiation under Integral
Linearity and Partitioning
Domain Constraint Intersections
Denominator Restriction
Leibniz Rule for Differentiation under Integral
Matrix Trace Properties
Modulus Function Symmetry
Polynomial Function Parity
Even and Odd Function Symmetry
Conjugate Root Theorem
The Quadrant Adjustment Logic
Even and Odd Function Symmetry
Homogeneous Function Homogeneity
Implicit to Explicit Conversion
Even and Odd Function Symmetry
Properties of Binomial Coefficients
Term Independent of x
Even and Odd Function Symmetry
Skew-Symmetric Determinant
The Modulus Trap
Reduction Formulae
Arbitrary Constants vs Parameters
Orthogonal Trajectories
Reduction Formulae
Definite Integral Properties (King's Property)
Square Root and Modulus Logic
Reduction Formulae
Determinant as Geometric Area/Volume
Factor Theorem in Determinants
Reduction Formulae
Geometric Interpretation of Cross Product
Lagrange Identity
Reduction Formulae
Integrating Factor (IF) Sign Sensitivity
Implicit Differentiation Rate
Reduction Formulae
Leibniz Rule for Differentiation under Integral
Logarithmic Differentiation Domain
Reduction Formulae
Method of Differences
Signum Function Discontinuity
Reduction Formulae
Sum to n terms vs. General Term
Integral Part and Fractional Part
Reduction Formulae
Vandermonde's Identity
Greatest Binomial Coefficient
Wallis' Formula
Differentiation of Determinants
Matrix Multiplication Non-Commutativity
Wallis' Formula
General Term Formulation
Arbitrary Constants vs Parameters
Wallis' Formula
Integration by Parts (LIATE Rule)
Logarithmic Differentiation Domain
Wallis' Formula
Orthogonal Trajectories
Integrating Factor (IF) Sign Sensitivity
Wallis' Formula
Tangent Half-Angle Substitution
Even Multiplicity Roots
Integral as the Limit of a Sum
Binomial Theorem for Negative/Fractional Indices
Denominator Restriction
Integral as the Limit of a Sum
Factor Theorem in Determinants
Singular vs. Non-Singular Threshold
Integral as the Limit of a Sum
Infinite GP Convergence
The Telescopic Series Trap
Integral as the Limit of a Sum
LMVT Tangent Parallelism
Chain Rule Inner Function Differentiability
Integral as the Limit of a Sum
Probability Mass Function (PMF)
Step-Deviation Method (u = (x-a)/h)
Integral as the Limit of a Sum
Selection of GP Terms
Modulus Inequality Logic
Integral as the Limit of a Sum
Sigma Notation Properties
General Term Formulation
Integral as the Limit of a Sum
Symmetric and Skew-Symmetric Decomposition
Skew-Symmetric Determinant
Inequalities in Definite Integrals
Determinant as Geometric Area/Volume
Elementary Row Operations
Inequalities in Definite Integrals
Euler's Form and Rotations
The Quadrant Adjustment Logic
Inequalities in Definite Integrals
Greatest Integer Function Traps
The Modulus Trap
Inequalities in Definite Integrals
Linearity and Partitioning
Logarithmic Differentiation
Inequalities in Definite Integrals
Tangent Half-Angle Substitution
The Sum-Difference Formula Constraints
Improper Integrals
Concavity Analysis
Modulus Function Symmetry
Improper Integrals
Logarithmic Integration via Trig Manipulation
Double and Triple Angle Ratios
Improper Integrals
Sum of Powers of Natural Numbers
Exponent of Prime in n!
Improper Integrals
Variable Separable Constraints
Limit Existence at Discontinuity
Improper Integrals
Vector Triple Product Expansion
Linear Independence vs Dependence
Logarithmic Integration via Trig Manipulation
Algebraic Simplification
Wavy Curve (Method of Intervals)
Logarithmic Integration via Trig Manipulation
Algebraic-Trigonometric Graphical Mapping
Greatest Integer Function Traps
Logarithmic Integration via Trig Manipulation
Conditional Identity Constraints
Domain Constraint Intersections
Logarithmic Integration via Trig Manipulation
Definite Integral Properties (King's Property)
Modulus Inequality Logic
Non-Differentiable Extrema
Logarithmic Integration via Trig Manipulation
Determinant Product Rule
Factor Theorem in Determinants
Logarithmic Integration via Trig Manipulation
Differentiation of Determinants
Linear Dependency of Rows
Logarithmic Integration via Trig Manipulation
Homogeneous Function Homogeneity
General vs Particular Solutions
Logarithmic Integration via Trig Manipulation
Integration by Parts (LIATE Rule)
Logarithmic Differentiation Domain
Logarithmic Integration via Trig Manipulation
Parametric Curve Area
Extraneous Solution Rejection
Integrating f(x) + xf'(x) forms
Arithmetic Mean Inequality
Closed vs Open Intervals
Integrating f(x) + xf'(x) forms
Implicit Differentiation Rate
Signum Function Discontinuity
Integrating f(x) + xf'(x) forms
Leibniz Rule for Differentiation under Integral
Arbitrary Constants vs Parameters
Integrating f(x) + xf'(x) forms
Leibniz Rule for Differentiation under Integral
Integration Constant Trap
Integrating f(x) + xf'(x) forms
Logarithmic Integration Modulus
Infinite Series involving Inverse Tangent
Integrating f(x) + xf'(x) forms
Matrix Trace Properties
Greatest Integer Function Traps
Integrating f(x) + xf'(x) forms
Random Variable Expectation
Probability Mass Function (PMF)
Integrating f(x) + xf'(x) forms
Roots of Unity Properties
Determinant Product Rule
Integrating f(x) + xf'(x) forms
Tangent Half-Angle Substitution
Modulus Function Breakdown

Exam Coverage

Understand how this chapter is tested across major competitive examinations.

JEE Advanced

India · Competitive Exam · Undergraduate

JEE Main

India · Competitive Exam · Undergraduate

BITSAT

India · Competitive Exam · Undergraduate

IISER Aptitude Test (IAT)

India · Competitive Exam · Undergraduate

NEST

India · Competitive Exam · Undergraduate

ISI Admission Test

India · Competitive Exam · Undergraduate

CMI Entrance

India · Competitive Exam · Undergraduate

IOQM / INMO

India · Olympiad · High School

SAT Math

United States · Curriculum · High School

A-Level Mathematics

United Kingdom · Curriculum · Advanced Level

A-Level Further Mathematics

United Kingdom · Curriculum · Advanced Level

IB Mathematics AA HL

International · Curriculum · IB Diploma

Singapore A-Level Mathematics

Singapore · Curriculum · Advanced Level

Cambridge International A-Level Mathematics

International · Curriculum · Cambridge

International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)

International · Olympiad · International

Practice Questions

Strengthen your understanding by solving carefully selected questions from this chapter.

50 Questions
1

Let SS be the set of all twice continuously differentiable functions f:R→Rf: \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R} satisfying f(0)=3f(0) = 3 and ∫0x∣f(t)sin⁡tf′′(t)−sin⁡t∣dt=f(x)cos⁡x−3−sin⁡x(f′(x))3\int_0^x \begin{vmatrix} f(t) & \sin t \\ f''(t) & -\sin t \end{vmatrix} dt = f(x) \cos x - 3 - \sin x (f'(x))^3 for all x∈Rx \in \mathbb{R}. Find the value of ∑f∈Sf(π2)\sum_{f \in S} f\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right).

2

Let Sn(x)=13692(n−sin⁡(nx)cos⁡((n+1)x)sin⁡x)S_n(x) = \frac{1369}{2} \left( n - \frac{\sin(nx)\cos((n+1)x)}{\sin x} \right) for x≠mπx \neq m\pi, where m∈Zm \in \mathbb{Z}. A sequence of functions is defined as Tn(x)=Sn(x)−Sn−1(x)T_n(x) = S_n(x) - S_{n-1}(x) for n≥2n \ge 2, and Un(x)=Tn(x)U_n(x) = \sqrt{T_n(x)}. Evaluate the integral I=∫0π/4U10(x)dxI = \int_0^{\pi/4} U_{10}(x) dx

3

A continuous random variable XX has a probability density function f(x)=12f1(x)+12f2(x)f(x) = \frac{1}{2} f_1(x) + \frac{1}{2} f_2(x), where f1(x)=1f_1(x) = 1 and f2(x)=2xf_2(x) = 2x for x∈[0,1]x \in [0, 1], and f(x)=0f(x) = 0 otherwise. Let AA be the event X∈[0,12]X \in \left[0, \frac{1}{2}\right] and BB be the event X∈[14,34]X \in \left[\frac{1}{4}, \frac{3}{4}\right]. What is the conditional expectation E[X∣A∪B]E[X \mid A \cup B]?

4

Let A(x)=[1111xx22x3x24x3]A(x) = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & x & x^2 \\ 2x & 3x^2 & 4x^3 \end{bmatrix}. Let I1=∫01det⁡(A(x)) dxI_1 = \int_0^1 \det(A(x)) \, dx and I2=det⁡(∫01A(x) dx)I_2 = \det\left( \int_0^1 A(x) \, dx \right). Find the value of 900(I1+I2)900(I_1 + I_2).

5

Evaluate the integral: I=∫03x(arcsin⁡(2x1+x2)−arccos⁡(1−x21+x2))dxI = \int_{0}^{\sqrt{3}} x \left( \arcsin\left(\frac{2x}{1+x^2}\right) - \arccos\left(\frac{1-x^2}{1+x^2}\right) \right) dx

6

Let M(x)M(x) be a 3×33 \times 3 matrix defined as: M(x)=(2ex+e−x+12e2x+e−2x+12e3x+e−3x+1ex+2e−x+1e2x+2e−2x+1e3x+2e−3x+1ex+e−x+2e2x+e−2x+2e3x+e−3x+2)M(x) = \begin{pmatrix} 2e^x + e^{-x} + 1 & 2e^{2x} + e^{-2x} + 1 & 2e^{3x} + e^{-3x} + 1 \\ e^x + 2e^{-x} + 1 & e^{2x} + 2e^{-2x} + 1 & e^{3x} + 2e^{-3x} + 1 \\ e^x + e^{-x} + 2 & e^{2x} + e^{-2x} + 2 & e^{3x} + e^{-3x} + 2 \end{pmatrix} Evaluate the integral: I=∫−ln⁡2ln⁡2e2x∣det⁡(M(x))∣4(ex+1) dxI = \int_{-\ln 2}^{\ln 2} \frac{e^{2x} |\det(M(x))|}{4(e^x + 1)} \, dx

7

Let ckc_k be the coefficient of xkx^k in the expansion of x(1−x)−2x(1-x)^{-2} for ∣x∣<1|x| < 1. Define the function f(t)f(t) for t≠0t \neq 0 as: f(t)=lim⁡n→∞∑k=1nn(2n2−t2ck−1)(n2+t2ck2)(n2+t2ck−12)f(t) = \lim_{n \to \infty} \sum_{k=1}^{n} \frac{n(2n^2 - t^2 c_{k-1})}{(n^2 + t^2 c_k^2)(n^2 + t^2 c_{k-1}^2)} Evaluate the limit: L=lim⁡x→011−cos⁡x∫0xt⋅f(t)dtL = \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{1}{1 - \cos x} \int_{0}^{x} t \cdot f(t) dt

8

Let y=f(x)y = f(x) be the continuous real-valued function defined on [−2,2][-2, 2] satisfying the implicit equation y3−3y+x=0y^3 - 3y + x = 0 and f(0)=0f(0) = 0. Evaluate the integral: I=∫−22f(x)2−x dxI = \int_{-2}^{2} \frac{f(x)}{\sqrt{2-x}} \, dx

9

Let P(θ)=(sin⁡θ,cos⁡θ,sin⁡2θ)P(\theta) = (\sin\theta, \cos\theta, \sin 2\theta) be a moving point in 3D space and Π\Pi be the plane x+y−z=1x + y - z = 1. If d(θ)d(\theta) denotes the perpendicular distance from P(θ)P(\theta) to the plane Π\Pi, evaluate the integral I=∫−π/203 d(θ)(cos⁡θ−sin⁡θ)dθI = \int_{-\pi/2}^{0} \sqrt{3} \, d(\theta) (\cos\theta - \sin\theta) d\theta

10

Evaluate the integral: I=∫−3π3π∣xcos⁡x∣1+2024x dxI = \int_{-3\pi}^{3\pi} \frac{|x \cos x|}{1 + 2024^x} \, dx

11

Let f(t)=πsin⁡(πt)f(t) = \pi \sin(\pi t), g(t)=etg(t) = e^t, and h(t)=12t2h(t) = 12t^2. Define the function Δ(x)\Delta(x) as the determinant: Δ(x)=∣∫0xf(t)dt∫0x2g(t)dt∫0x3h(t)dtxx2x312x3x2∣\Delta(x) = \begin{vmatrix} \int_0^x f(t) dt & \int_0^{x^2} g(t) dt & \int_0^{x^3} h(t) dt \\ x & x^2 & x^3 \\ 1 & 2x & 3x^2 \end{vmatrix} Evaluate the integral I=∫01xΔ′′(x)dxI = \int_0^1 x \Delta''(x) dx.

12

Let y=y(x)y = y(x) be the continuous solution to the differential equation dydx+sgn(x)y=∣x∣cos⁡(x)e−∣x∣\frac{dy}{dx} + \text{sgn}(x) y = |x| \cos(x) e^{-|x|} for all x∈Rx \in \mathbb{R}, subject to the condition y(π)=e−πy(\pi) = e^{-\pi}. Find the value of y(−π)y(-\pi).

13

Let P(x)=1720∑k=05(−1)k(5k)(x−k)6P(x) = \frac{1}{720} \sum_{k=0}^{5} (-1)^k \binom{5}{k} (x-k)^6. Evaluate the integral ∫1eP(x)ln⁡x dx\int_{1}^{e} P(x) \ln x \, dx

14

Let f(x)=sumk=1inftyfrac2(x+k)(x+k+1)(x+k+2)f(x) = \\sum_{k=1}^{\\infty} \\frac{2}{(x+k)(x+k+1)(x+k+2)}. Define H(x)=int0xf(t)dt−int0xfrac12(1+t3)dtH(x) = \\int_0^x f(t) dt - \\int_0^x \\frac{1}{2(1+t^3)} dt. The number of positive real roots of the equation H(x)=0H(x) = 0 is:

15

Let y=y(x)y = y(x) be a differentiable function on R\mathbb{R} satisfying the differential equation (x−2)dydx−y=(x−2)7+313(x−2)5+21(x−2)3(x−2)4+4(x−2)2+5−1(x-2) \frac{dy}{dx} - y = \frac{(x-2)^7 + 313(x-2)^5 + 21(x-2)^3}{(x-2)^4 + 4(x-2)^2 + 5} - 1 If y(3)=2024y(3) = 2024, then the value of y(4)+y(0)y(4) + y(0) is

16

Evaluate the integral I=∫03π1+2sin⁡x−cos⁡x5+3cos⁡x dxI = \int_0^{3\pi} \frac{1 + 2\sin x - \cos x}{5 + 3\cos x} \, dx

17

Let Ar=∑k=0r(nk)(n−kr−k)A_r = \sum_{k=0}^r \binom{n}{k} \binom{n-k}{r-k} for 0≤r≤n0 \le r \le n. For an integer n≥2n \ge 2, define the function fn(x)f_n(x) for x>−12x > -\frac{1}{2} by fn(x)=∫0x∑r=2nArtrt2(2t+1)dtf_n(x) = \int_0^x \frac{\sum_{r=2}^n A_r t^r}{t^2(2t+1)} dt Let gn(x)=fn(x)−2(n−1)ln⁡(2x+1)g_n(x) = f_n(x) - 2(n-1)\ln(2x+1). Let SS be the set of all integers n≥2n \ge 2 such that gn(x)g_n(x) is a constant function on (−12,∞)\left(-\frac{1}{2}, \infty\right). Find the value of ∑n∈Sn+g4(1)\sum_{n \in S} n + g_4(1).

18

Let HH be the rectangular hyperbola x2−y2=2x^2 - y^2 = 2. A curve CC is obtained by rotating HH about the origin by an angle of π/4\pi/4 clockwise. Let P(x,y)P(x, y) be a point on CC in the first quadrant with x≥1x \ge 1, and let D(x)D(x) be the distance from PP to the origin. Define the integral: I(λ)=∫1∞x2−1x2D(x)2+(λ−2)x2 dxI(\lambda) = \int_{1}^{\infty} \frac{x^2 - 1}{x^2 D(x)^2 + (\lambda - 2)x^2} \, dx Using the method of differentials, the approximate value of I(4.48)I(4.48) is:

19

Let f(θ)=∫0π/2ln⁡(1−cos⁡2θsin⁡2x) dxf(\theta) = \int_0^{\pi/2} \ln(1 - \cos^2\theta \sin^2 x) \, dx for θ∈(0,2π)\theta \in (0, 2\pi). Find the value of f′′(7π6)f''\left(\frac{7\pi}{6}\right).

20

Let ω\omega be a complex cube root of unity (ω≠1\omega \neq 1). Evaluate the following limit: lim⁡x→0sin⁡2x+ω2xsin⁡x+ωx2(cos⁡2x+ω2cos⁡x+ω)(sin⁡(2x)cos⁡(5x/2)sin⁡(x/2)−4)\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{ \sin^2 x + \omega^2 x \sin x + \omega x^2 }{ \left( \cos^2 x + \omega^2 \cos x + \omega \right) \left( \frac{\sin(2x)\cos(5x/2)}{\sin(x/2)} - 4 \right) }

21

Let f(x)=16sin⁡4(2x)(cos⁡4x−sin⁡4x−1)2f(x) = 16 \sin^4(2x) \left( \sqrt{\cos^4 x - \sin^4 x - 1} \right)^2 be a real-valued function. Evaluate the definite integral: I=∫0π/2f(x) dxI = \int_{0}^{\pi/2} f(x) \, dx

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Let f(x)=∫0sin⁡x(arcsin⁡t−π6)dtf(x) = \int_{0}^{\sin x} \left( \arcsin t - \frac{\pi}{6} \right) dt. Find the value of ∫02π∣f′(x)∣dx\int_{0}^{2\pi} |f'(x)| dx.

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Let SS be the set of all real values of kk for which the quadratic equations x2−kx−5=0x^2 - kx - 5 = 0 and x2+5x+k=0x^2 + 5x + k = 0 have at least one common root. Consider the integral I(k)=∫−∞∞dxx2+2kx+k3−6k2−14k+120I(k) = \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} \frac{dx}{x^2 + 2kx + k^3 - 6k^2 - 14k + 120} If k∈Sk \in S is chosen such that I(k)I(k) converges to a finite real number, find the value of I(k)I(k).

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Let DD be the maximal subset of R\mathbb{R} for which the function f(x)=5+4x−x2−x2−6x+9f(x) = \sqrt{5 + 4x - x^2} - \sqrt{x^2 - 6x + 9} is real-valued. The value of the integral ∫Dxf(x) dx\int_{D} x f(x) \,dx is

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Let I=∫115(∑k=1[x]k2sin⁡k(π{x}2)sin⁡k(π{x}2)+cos⁡k(π{x}2))dxI = \int_{1}^{15} \left( \sum_{k=1}^{[x]} \frac{k^2 \sin^k \left( \frac{\pi \{x\}}{2} \right)}{ \sin^k \left( \frac{\pi \{x\}}{2} \right) + \cos^k \left( \frac{\pi \{x\}}{2} \right) } \right) dx where [x][x] denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to xx, and {x}\{x\} denotes the fractional part of xx. The value of II is:

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Let A(x)A(x) be a 3×33 \times 3 real matrix whose entries are continuous functions of xx. Suppose A(x)A(x)T=IA(x) A(x)^T = I and det⁡(A(x))=1\det(A(x)) = 1 for all x∈Rx \in \mathbb{R}. If the characteristic polynomial of A(x)A(x) is given by P(λ,x)=λ3−α(x)λ2+β(x)λ−γ(x)P(\lambda, x) = \lambda^3 - \alpha(x)\lambda^2 + \beta(x)\lambda - \gamma(x), evaluate the integral: I=∫−π/2π/2α(x)−β(x)+γ(x)+x2cos⁡x1+2024x dxI = \int_{-\pi/2}^{\pi/2} \frac{\alpha(x) - \beta(x) + \gamma(x) + x^2 \cos x}{1 + 2024^x} \, dx

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Let z=eixz = e^{ix}. Evaluate the definite integral: I=∫0πIm(Log(z+z2))dxI = \int_{0}^{\pi} \text{Im} \left( \text{Log} \left( z + z^2 \right) \right) dx where Log(w)\text{Log}(w) denotes the principal branch of the complex logarithm, such that Im(Log(w))∈(−π,π]\text{Im}(\text{Log}(w)) \in (-\pi, \pi].

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Let I=∫0πxsin⁡2x[2xπ]dxI = \int_{0}^{\pi} x \sin^2 x \left[ \frac{2x}{\pi} \right] dx, where [t][t] denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to tt. The value of II is:

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Let A(x)=(12sin⁡3(πx)ex201ln⁡(1+x2)001)A(x) = \begin{pmatrix} \frac{1}{2} & \sin^3(\pi x) & e^{x^2} \\\\ 0 & 1 & \ln(1+x^2) \\\\ 0 & 0 & 1 \end{pmatrix} and B(x)=(111x213x419)B(x) = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1 \\\\ x^2 & 1 & 3 \\\\ x^4 & 1 & 9 \end{pmatrix}.

If M(x)=A(x)B(x)M(x) = A(x)B(x), evaluate the integral: I=∫−33∣det⁡(M(x))∣1+2024x dxI = \int_{-\sqrt{3}}^{\sqrt{3}} \frac{|\det(M(x))|}{1 + 2024^x} \, dx

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Let A(t)=(ln⁡(2−t2+t)π4cos⁡(πt2)∣t∣3+∣t∣−ln⁡(2−t2+t))A(t) = \begin{pmatrix} \ln\left(\frac{2-t}{2+t}\right) & \frac{\pi}{4} \cos\left(\frac{\pi t}{2}\right) \\ |t|^3 + |t| & -\ln\left(\frac{2-t}{2+t}\right) \end{pmatrix} for t∈(−2,2)t \in (-2, 2). Let M(x)=∫−xxA(t)dtM(x) = \int_{-x}^{x} A(t) dt and define the function I(x)=tr(M(x)4)I(x) = \text{tr}(M(x)^4). The value of I′(1)I'(1) is:

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Let F(x)=∫0xx4(∑k=1∞(t2x2+t2)k)(∑n=1∞1(t2+nx2)(t2+(n+1)x2))dtF(x) = \int_{0}^{x} x^4 \left( \sum_{k=1}^{\infty} \left( \frac{t^2}{x^2+t^2} \right)^k \right) \left( \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(t^2 + n x^2)(t^2 + (n+1) x^2)} \right) dt for x>0x > 0. Find the value of F′(2)+π4F'(2) + \frac{\pi}{4}.

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Let f(x)=∫0πsin⁡2t−sin⁡2x∣sin⁡t−sin⁡x∣dtf(x) = \int_{0}^{\pi} \frac{\sin^2 t - \sin^2 x}{|\sin t - \sin x|} dt for x∈(0,π2)x \in \left(0, \frac{\pi}{2}\right). Find the value of f′(π4)f'\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right).

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Let f(x)=∣∫0xsin⁡t dt∫0xcos⁡t dt∫0xet2 dtsin⁡xcos⁡xex2cos⁡x−sin⁡x2xex2∣f(x) = \begin{vmatrix} \int_0^x \sin t \, dt & \int_0^x \cos t \, dt & \int_0^x e^{t^2} \, dt \\ \sin x & \cos x & e^{x^2} \\ \cos x & -\sin x & 2x e^{x^2} \end{vmatrix}. Find the value of lim⁡x→0f(x)x3\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{f(x)}{x^3}.

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Let Δ(x)=∣∣x∣−xxx2+11x2+1−xx2+1∣x∣−xtan⁡x−1x2+1−tan⁡x∣x∣−x∣\Delta(x) = \begin{vmatrix} |x| - x & \frac{x}{\sqrt{x^2+1}} & \frac{1}{\sqrt{x^2+1}} \\ -\frac{x}{\sqrt{x^2+1}} & |x| - x & \tan x \\ -\frac{1}{\sqrt{x^2+1}} & -\tan x & |x| - x \end{vmatrix}. Evaluate the definite integral ∫−π/3π/3Δ(x) dx\int_{-\pi/3}^{\pi/3} \Delta(x) \, dx.

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Let ckc_k be the term independent of tt in the binomial expansion of (t2+2t)3k\left( t^2 + \frac{\sqrt{2}}{t} \right)^{3k}. Define the polynomial f(x)=∑k=03ckx2kf(x) = \sum_{k=0}^{3} c_k x^{2k}.

Evaluate the integral: I=∫−1/21/2(f(x)1+ex3+sin⁡x+x4ln⁡(1−x1+x))dxI = \int_{-1/2}^{1/2} \left( \frac{f(x)}{1 + e^{x^3 + \sin x}} + x^4 \ln\left(\frac{1-x}{1+x}\right) \right) dx

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Let y=f(x)y = f(x) be a continuous function defined on [−1,1][-1, 1] which satisfies the differential equation x(x2+y2)dx+y(x2−y2)dy=0x(x^2 + y^2) dx + y(x^2 - y^2) dy = 0 with the initial condition f(0)=1f(0) = 1. Evaluate the definite integral: I=∫−11(x2ln⁡(f(x)−xf(x)+x)+3x2((f(x))2−x2)2x4+1)dxI = \int_{-1}^{1} \left( x^2 \ln\left( \frac{f(x) - x}{f(x) + x} \right) + \frac{3x^2 \left( (f(x))^2 - x^2 \right)}{\sqrt{2x^4+1}} \right) dx

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Let α\alpha and β\beta be the non-real roots of the equation x3−5x2+11x−15=0x^3 - 5x^2 + 11x - 15 = 0. Evaluate the integral: I=∫−37[cot⁡−1(x−(α+β)αβ−1)+cot⁡−1(αβ−1x−(α+β))]dxI = \int_{-3}^{7} \left[ \cot^{-1}\left( \frac{x - (\alpha+\beta)}{\sqrt{\alpha\beta - 1}} \right) + \cot^{-1}\left( \frac{\sqrt{\alpha\beta - 1}}{x - (\alpha+\beta)} \right) \right] dx

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Let In=∫01xnex2 dxI_n = \int_0^1 x^n e^{x^2} \, dx for n∈N∪{0}n \in \mathbb{N} \cup \{0\}. Find the value of ∑n=150[(2n−1)I2n−2]\sum_{n=1}^{50} \left[ (2n-1) I_{2n-2} \right] where [x][x] denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to xx.

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Evaluate the definite integral: I=∫021π2x1−cos⁡2xcos⁡4x dxI = \int_0^{\frac{21\pi}{2}} x \sqrt{1-\cos 2x} \cos^4 x \, dx

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Let I(x)=∫π/2xcos⁡3t dtI(x) = \int_{\pi/2}^x \cos^3 t \, dt. A curve CC is defined by y=f(x)y = f(x) for x∈(π/2,π)x \in (\pi/2, \pi), which satisfies the differential equation: dydx+3cos⁡3x∣I(x)∣y=4cos⁡3x∣I(x)∣\frac{dy}{dx} + \frac{3 \cos^3 x}{|I(x)|} y = 4 \cos^3 x |I(x)| Given that y(3π/4)=4(I(3π/4))2y(3\pi/4) = 4 \left( I(3\pi/4) \right)^2. A particle moves along the curve CC. At the instant when x=3π/4x = 3\pi/4, its xx-coordinate is increasing at a rate of 2\sqrt{2} units/sec. Find the rate of change of its yy-coordinate at this instant.

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Let In=∫0π/2Δn(x) dxI_n = \int_0^{\pi/2} \Delta_n(x) \, dx for n≥1n \ge 1, where Δn(x)=∣sin⁡nxsin⁡n+2xsin⁡n+4xsin⁡nxsin⁡nxcos⁡2xsin⁡nxcos⁡4x1−sin⁡2xsin⁡4x∣\Delta_n(x) = \begin{vmatrix} \sin^n x & \sin^{n+2} x & \sin^{n+4} x \\ \sin^n x & \sin^n x \cos^2 x & \sin^n x \cos^4 x \\ 1 & -\sin^2 x & \sin^4 x \end{vmatrix} Which of the following recurrence relations holds true?

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Let In=∫−13(xn+nxn−1)exsgn(x−1) dxI_n = \int_{-1}^{3} (x^n + n x^{n-1}) e^x \text{sgn}(x-1) \, dx for n∈Nn \in \mathbb{N}, where sgn(⋅)\text{sgn}(\cdot) denotes the signum function. Find the value of ∑n=15In−(−1)ne−13n\sum_{n=1}^{5} \frac{I_n - (-1)^n e^{-1}}{3^n}.

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Let I=∑k=06(6k)(−1)k∫0π/8sin⁡2kxcos⁡12−2kx dxI = \sum_{k=0}^{6} \binom{6}{k} (-1)^k \int_{0}^{\pi/8} \sin^{2k} x \cos^{12-2k} x \, dx The value of II is:

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The family of curves C1C_1 satisfies the differential equation dydx=cos⁡xysin⁡x−sin⁡4xcos⁡8x\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{\cos x}{y \sin x - \sin^4 x \cos^8 x}. Let C2C_2 be the orthogonal trajectory to C1C_1 that passes through the point (π,0)(\pi, 0). If the area of the region bounded by the curve C2C_2, the x-axis, and the line x=3π2x = \frac{3\pi}{2} is AA, then AA equals:

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Evaluate the following limit: lim⁡n→∞1n2∑r=n2n−1r(4nr)(4nr+1)\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{1}{n^2} \sum_{r=n}^{2n-1} r \frac{\binom{4n}{r}}{\binom{4n}{r+1}}

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A discrete random variable XnX_n takes values k∈{1,2,…,2n}k \in \{1, 2, \dots, 2n\}. A transformed random variable is defined as Un=Xn−nnU_n = \frac{X_n - n}{n}. The probability mass function of XnX_n is given by P(Xn=k)=1Zn(uk+1)2cos⁡(π2uk)P(X_n = k) = \frac{1}{Z_n} (u_k + 1)^2 \cos\left( \frac{\pi}{2} u_k \right) where uk=k−nnu_k = \frac{k - n}{n} and ZnZ_n is the normalization constant. Evaluate lim⁡n→∞E[Un]\lim_{n \to \infty} E[U_n].

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Let An={k∈N:1≤k≤5n and ∣2kn−3∣≤kn+1}A_n = \left\{ k \in \mathbb{N} : 1 \le k \le 5n \text{ and } \left| \frac{2k}{n} - 3 \right| \le \frac{k}{n} + 1 \right\}. Find the value of: lim⁡n→∞1n∑k∈An23kn\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{1}{n} \sum_{k \in A_n} 2^{\frac{3k}{n}}

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Let AkA_k be a 5×55 \times 5 matrix whose entries are given by aij=∫0k/nti+j dt+tan⁡−1(kn(i−j))a_{ij} = \int_0^{k/n} t^{i+j} \, dt + \tan^{-1}\left( \frac{k}{n} (i-j) \right) for 1≤i,j≤51 \le i, j \le 5. If Bk=Ak−AkTB_k = A_k - A_k^T, then the value of lim⁡n→∞1n∑k=1n(det⁡(Bk)+kne(k/n)2)\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{1}{n} \sum_{k=1}^n \left( \det(B_k) + \frac{k}{n} e^{(k/n)^2} \right) is equal to:

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By bounding the oscillatory term sin⁡2(πx)\sin^2(\pi x) by its minimum and maximum values, the strict bounds obtained for the integral I=∫02∣x2−x∣2+[x]+sin⁡2(πx)dxI = \int_0^2 \frac{|x^2 - x|}{2 + [x] + \sin^2(\pi x)} dx (where [x][x] denotes the greatest integer function) are:

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Consider the definite integrals: I1=∣∫02π(eiarcsin⁡(sin⁡x)−eiarccos⁡(cos⁡x))dx∣I_1 = \left| \int_0^{2\pi} \left( e^{i \arcsin(\sin x)} - e^{i \arccos(\cos x)} \right) dx \right| I2=∫02π∣eiarcsin⁡(sin⁡x)−eiarccos⁡(cos⁡x)∣dxI_2 = \int_0^{2\pi} \left| e^{i \arcsin(\sin x)} - e^{i \arccos(\cos x)} \right| dx where i=−1i = \sqrt{-1}. Find the ordered pair (I1,I2)(I_1, I_2).

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