Integration using inverse trig and hyperbolic functions

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Standard integral of 1/√(x²+a²)

A question is this type if and only if it requires direct application of the standard result that ∫1/√(x²+a²)dx = arsinh(x/a) + c or ln|x + √(x²+a²)| + c.

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Evaluate the integral $$\int_0^1 \frac{dx}{\sqrt{2x^2 + 4x + 6}}.$$ [6]
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Easiest question Standard +0.3 »
2. (a) Find $$\int \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { } \left( 4 x ^ { 2 } + 9 \right) } d x$$ (b) Use your answer to part (a) to find the exact value of $$\int _ { - 3 } ^ { 3 } \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { \left( 4 x ^ { 2 } + 9 \right) } } d x$$ giving your answer in the form \(k \ln ( a + b \sqrt { } 5 )\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are integers and \(k\) is a constant.
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  1. The curve \(C\) has equation
$$y = \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { x ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 3 } } , \quad x > 1$$
  1. Find \(\int y \mathrm {~d} x\) The region \(R\) is bounded by the curve \(C\), the \(x\)-axis and the lines with equations \(x = 2\) and \(x = 3\). The region \(R\) is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis.
  2. Find the volume of the solid generated. Give your answer in the form \(p \pi \ln q\), where \(p\) and \(q\) are rational numbers to be found.
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Completing square then standard inverse trig

A question is this type if and only if it requires completing the square in a quadratic expression and then applying a standard inverse trigonometric or hyperbolic integral formula.

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1 Find the exact value of \(\int _ { 2 } ^ { \frac { 7 } { 2 } } \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { 4 x - x ^ { 2 } - 1 } } \mathrm {~d} x\).
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Easiest question Standard +0.3 »
2. Determine
  1. \(\int \frac { 1 } { 3 x ^ { 2 } + 12 x + 24 } \mathrm {~d} x\)
  2. \(\int \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { 27 - 6 x - x ^ { 2 } } } \mathrm {~d} x\)
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Hardest question Challenging +1.2 »
Using calculus, find the exact values of
  1. \(\int_1^2 \frac{1}{x^2 - 4x + 5} \, dx\) [3]
  2. \(\int_{\sqrt{3}}^3 \frac{\sqrt{x^2 - 3}}{x^2} \, dx\) [5]
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Integration by parts with inverse trig

A question is this type if and only if it requires integration by parts where one factor is an inverse trigonometric or inverse hyperbolic function.

12 Challenging +1.1
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  1. Find \(\frac{d}{dx}(x^2\tan^{-1} x)\) [1 mark]
  2. Hence find \(\int 2x \tan^{-1} x \, dx\) [4 marks]
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Easiest question Standard +0.3 »
  1. Find \(\frac{d}{dx}(x^2\tan^{-1} x)\) [1 mark]
  2. Hence find \(\int 2x \tan^{-1} x \, dx\) [4 marks]
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Hardest question Challenging +1.8 »
5. Given that \(y = \operatorname { artanh } ( \cos x )\)
  1. show that $$\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = - \operatorname { cosec } x$$
  2. Hence find the exact value of $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { \pi } { 6 } } \cos x \operatorname { artanh } ( \cos x ) d x$$ giving your answer in the form \(a \ln ( b + c \sqrt { 3 } ) + d \pi\), where \(a , b , c\) and \(d\) are rational numbers to be found.
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Trigonometric substitution to simplify integral

A question is this type if and only if it requires using a substitution like x = a tan θ, x = a sin θ, or x = a sec θ to transform an integral involving algebraic expressions into a trigonometric integral.

11 Challenging +1.1
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Use a suitable trigonometric substitution to find \(\int \frac{x^2}{\sqrt{1-x^2}} \text{d}x\). [7]
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Easiest question Standard +0.3 »
  1. By differentiating \(\frac{1}{\cos x}\), show that the derivative of \(\sec x\) is \(\sec x \tan x\). Hence show that if \(y = \ln(\sec x + \tan x)\) then \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \sec x\). [4]
  2. Using the substitution \(x = (\sqrt{3}) \tan \theta\), find the exact value of $$\int_1^3 \frac{1}{\sqrt{(3 + x^2)}} dx,$$ expressing your answer as a single logarithm. [4]
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5. $$I = \int \frac { 1 } { ( x - 1 ) \sqrt { } \left( x ^ { 2 } - 1 \right) } \mathrm { d } x , \quad x > 1$$
  1. Use the substitution \(x = 1 + u ^ { - 1 }\) to show that $$I = - \left( \frac { x + 1 } { x - 1 } \right) ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } } + c$$
  2. Hence show that $$\int _ { \sec \alpha } ^ { \sec \beta } \frac { 1 } { ( x - 1 ) \sqrt { } \left( x ^ { 2 } - 1 \right) } \mathrm { d } x = \cot \left( \frac { \alpha } { 2 } \right) - \cot \left( \frac { \beta } { 2 } \right) , \quad 0 < \alpha < \beta < \frac { \pi } { 2 }$$
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Derivative of inverse trig function

A question is this type if and only if it asks to prove or find the derivative of an inverse trigonometric function like arcsin x, arctan x, or arcsec x.

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Given that \(y = \arctan \frac{x}{\sqrt{1 + x^2}}\) show that \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1 + x^2}}\) [4]
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Easiest question Moderate -0.5 »
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  1. Given that \(y = \tan ^ { - 1 } x\), prove that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \frac { 1 } { 1 + x ^ { 2 } }\).
  2. Verify that \(y = \tan ^ { - 1 } x\) satisfies the equation $$\left( 1 + x ^ { 2 } \right) \frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 2 x \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 0$$
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  1. (a) Given that \(x \geqslant 1\), show that \(\sec ^ { - 1 } x = \cos ^ { - 1 } \left( \frac { 1 } { x } \right)\), and deduce that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } } { \mathrm { d } x } \left( \sec ^ { - 1 } x \right) = \frac { 1 } { x \sqrt { x ^ { 2 } - 1 } }\).
    (b) Use integration by parts to determine \(\int \sec ^ { - 1 } x \mathrm {~d} x\).
  2. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{5d526fd9-72f8-42b1-b156-fd4a0c764c82-4_670_1029_1073_596} The diagram shows the curve \(S\) with equation \(y = \sec ^ { - 1 } x\) for \(x \geqslant 1\). The line \(L\), with gradient \(\frac { 1 } { \sqrt { 2 } }\), is the tangent to \(S\) at the point \(P\) and cuts the \(x\)-axis at the point \(Q\). The point \(I\) has coordinates \(( 1,0 )\).
    (a) Determine the exact coordinates of \(P\) and \(Q\).
    (b) The region \(R\), shaded on the diagram, is bounded by the line segments \(P Q\) and \(Q I\) and the \(\operatorname { arc } I P\) of \(S\). Show that \(R\) has area $$\ln ( 1 + \sqrt { 2 } ) - \frac { \pi ( 8 - \pi ) \sqrt { 2 } } { 32 } .$$ {www.cie.org.uk} after the live examination series. }
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Standard integral of 1/√(a²-x²)

A question is this type if and only if it requires direct application of the standard result that ∫1/√(a²-x²)dx = arcsin(x/a) + c, possibly after completing the square or substitution.

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2 Find the exact value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { 3 + 4 x - 4 x ^ { 2 } } } \mathrm {~d} x\).
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Improper integral to infinity with inverse trig

A question is this type if and only if it requires evaluating an improper integral from a finite value to infinity that results in an inverse trigonometric or hyperbolic function.

8 Challenging +1.0
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In this question you must show detailed reasoning. Find \(\int_{2}^{\infty} \frac{1}{4+x^2} \, dx\). [4]
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Hyperbolic substitution to evaluate integral

A question is this type if and only if it requires using a substitution like x = a sinh u or x = a cosh u to transform an integral involving square roots of quadratic expressions.

5 Challenging +1.7
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Find \(\int \sqrt{x^2 + 4} \, dx\). (Total 7 marks)
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Standard integral of 1/(a²+x²)

A question is this type if and only if it requires direct application of the standard result that ∫1/(a²+x²)dx = (1/a)arctan(x/a) + c, possibly after completing the square.

5 Moderate -0.3
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2. Use calculus to find the exact value of \(\int _ { - 2 } ^ { 1 } \frac { 1 } { x ^ { 2 } + 4 x + 13 } \mathrm {~d} x\).
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Partial fractions then inverse trig integration

A question is this type if and only if it requires decomposing into partial fractions first, then integrating terms that yield inverse trigonometric functions.

5 Challenging +1.2
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Show that \(\int_0^{\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}} \frac{4}{1-x^4} dx = \ln(a + \sqrt{b}) + \frac{\pi}{c}\) where \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\) are integers to be determined. [6]
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Derivative of inverse hyperbolic function

A question is this type if and only if it asks to prove or find the derivative of an inverse hyperbolic function like arsinh x, arcosh x, or artanh x.

4 Challenging +1.1
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  1. Prove that the derivative of \(\operatorname{artanh} x\), \(-1 < x < 1\), is \(\frac{1}{1-x^2}\). [3]
  2. Find \(\int \operatorname{artanh} x \, dx\). [4]
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Standard integral of 1/√(x²-a²)

A question is this type if and only if it requires direct application of the standard result that ∫1/√(x²-a²)dx = arcosh(x/a) + c or ln|x + √(x²-a²)| + c.

3 Challenging +1.1
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Find the value of \(\int_6^7 \frac{1}{\sqrt{(x-5)^2-1}} \, dx\), giving your answer in the form \(\ln(a + \sqrt{b})\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are integers to be determined. [4]
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Half-angle tangent substitution t = tan(x/2)

A question is this type if and only if it requires the Weierstrass substitution t = tan(x/2) to convert a trigonometric integral into a rational function.

3 Challenging +1.2
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3 Use the substitution \(t = \tan \frac { 1 } { 2 } x\) to show that $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi } \frac { 1 } { 1 - \sin x } \mathrm {~d} x = 1 + \sqrt { 3 }$$
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Mean value using inverse trig integral

A question is this type if and only if it requires finding the mean value of a function over an interval where the integration involves inverse trigonometric or hyperbolic functions.

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6 [In this question you may use, without proof, the formula \(\int \sec x \mathrm {~d} x = \ln ( \sec x + \tan x ) + \operatorname { const }\).]
  1. Let \(y = \sec x\). Find the mean value of \(y\) with respect to \(x\) over the interval \(\frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi\).
  2. The curve \(C\) has equation \(y = - \ln ( \cos x )\), for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi\). Find the arc length of \(C\).
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Arc length with inverse trig

A question is this type if and only if it requires finding arc length of a curve where the resulting integral involves inverse trigonometric or hyperbolic functions.

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4. The curve \(C\) has equation $$y = \operatorname { arsinh } x + x \sqrt { x ^ { 2 } + 1 } , \quad 0 \leqslant x \leqslant 1$$
  1. Show that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 2 \sqrt { x ^ { 2 } + 1 }\)
  2. Hence show that the length of the curve \(C\) is given by $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } \sqrt { 4 x ^ { 2 } + 5 } d x$$
  3. Using the substitution \(x = \frac { \sqrt { 5 } } { 2 } \sinh u\), find the exact length of the curve \(C\), giving your answer in the form \(a + b \ln c\), where \(a , b\) and \(c\) are constants to be found.
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Proving inverse trig identities

A question is this type if and only if it asks to prove an identity involving inverse trigonometric functions using differentiation or other methods.

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  1. Given that \(y = \tan ^ { - 1 } \left( \frac { 1 + x } { 1 - x } \right)\) and \(x \neq 1\), show that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \frac { 1 } { 1 + x ^ { 2 } }\).
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  2. Hence, given that \(x < 1\), show that \(\tan ^ { - 1 } \left( \frac { 1 + x } { 1 - x } \right) - \tan ^ { - 1 } x = \frac { \pi } { 4 }\).
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Verify differential equation with inverse trig

A question is this type if and only if it asks to verify that an inverse trigonometric or hyperbolic function satisfies a given differential equation.

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Volume/surface area with inverse trig integral

A question is this type if and only if it requires finding volume or surface area of revolution where the integration involves inverse trigonometric or hyperbolic functions.

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