Indefinite & Definite Integrals

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Find curve from gradient

Given dy/dx and a point on the curve, find the equation y = f(x) by integration.

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\(f'(x) = \left(2x - \frac{3}{x}\right)^2\) and \(f(3) = 2\) Find \(f(x)\). [4 marks]
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9 A curve has gradient given by \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 6 x ^ { 2 } + 8 x\). The curve passes through the point \(( 1,5 )\). Find the equation of the curve.
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It is given that $$\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = (x + 2)(2x - 1)^2$$ and when \(x = 6\), \(y = 900\) Find \(y\) in terms of \(x\) [6 marks]
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Basic indefinite integration

Find the indefinite integral of a polynomial or simple power function, giving each term in simplest form.

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Find \(\int 7x^2 dx\). [3]
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Simplify the following expressions fully.
  1. \(\left( x ^ { 6 } \right) ^ { \frac { 1 } { 3 } }\)
  2. \(\sqrt { 2 } \left( x ^ { 3 } \right) \div \sqrt { \frac { 32 } { x ^ { 2 } } }\)
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5 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{ed5b77ae-6eac-4e73-bc43-613433abd3e1-06_355_634_255_753} The diagram shows a semicircle with diameter \(A B\), centre \(O\) and radius \(r\). The point \(C\) lies on the circumference and angle \(A O C = \theta\) radians. The perimeter of sector \(B O C\) is twice the perimeter of sector \(A O C\). Find the value of \(\theta\) correct to 2 significant figures.
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Pure definite integration

Evaluate a definite integral of polynomial, rational, or power functions using the fundamental theorem of calculus, with no applied context.

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Find \(\int_2^5 (2x^3 + 3) dx\). [3]
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2 It is given that $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { 6 } \mathrm { f } ( x ) \mathrm { d } x = 20 \text { and } \int _ { 3 } ^ { 6 } \mathrm { f } ( x ) \mathrm { d } x = - 10$$ Find the value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { 3 } \mathrm { f } ( x ) \mathrm { d } x\) Circle your answer. \(- 30 - 101030\)
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1. The graph of \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\) is shown below for \(0 \leq x \leq 6\) \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{a1b449df-1096-4b3a-8306-fca410a7e530-04_499_551_331_877}
  1. Evaluate \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { 6 } \mathrm { f } ( x ) \mathrm { d } x\) [0pt] [2 marks]
  2. Deduce values for each of the following, giving reasons for your answers.
    (b) (i) \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { 7 } \mathrm { f } ( x - 1 ) \mathrm { d } x\) (b) (ii) \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { 6 } ( \mathrm { f } ( x ) - 1 ) \mathrm { d } x\)
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Integration with given constant

Find the value of an unknown constant given that a definite integral equals a specified value.

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2 Find the value of the positive constant \(k\) for which \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { k } ( 2 x - 1 ) \mathrm { d } x = 6\).
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7. (i) Find $$\int \frac { 2 + 4 x ^ { 3 } } { x ^ { 2 } } \mathrm {~d} x$$ giving each term in its simplest form.
(ii) Given that \(k\) is a constant and $$\int _ { 2 } ^ { 4 } \left( \frac { 4 } { \sqrt { x } } + k \right) \mathrm { d } x = 30$$ find the exact value of \(k\).
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8. Given \(k > 3\) and $$\int _ { 3 } ^ { k } \left( 2 x + \frac { 6 } { x ^ { 2 } } \right) \mathrm { d } x = 10 k$$ show that \(k ^ { 3 } - 10 k ^ { 2 } - 7 k - 6 = 0\)
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Trapezium rule estimation

Use the trapezium rule with a specified number of intervals to estimate a definite integral, and often determine if it's an over- or under-estimate.

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  1. (a) Use the trapezium rule with two intervals of equal width to find an approximate value for the integral
$$\int _ { 0 } ^ { 2 } \arctan x \mathrm {~d} x$$ (b) Use the trapezium rule with four intervals of equal width to find an improved approximation for the value of the integral.
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5 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{34177829-f05d-449e-8881-5ab4d852c4ce-3_458_643_285_751} The diagram shows the part of the curve \(y = x \mathrm { e } ^ { - x }\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2\), and its maximum point \(M\).
  1. Find the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\).
  2. Use the trapezium rule with two intervals to estimate the value of $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { 2 } x \mathrm { e } ^ { - x } \mathrm {~d} x$$ giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
  3. State, with a reason, whether the trapezium rule gives an under-estimate or an over-estimate of the true value of the integral in part (ii).
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\includegraphics{figure_1} Figure 1 shows the graph of the curve with equation $$y = xe^x, \quad x \geq 0.$$ The finite region \(R\) bounded by the lines \(x = 1\), the \(x\)-axis and the curve is shown shaded in Figure 1.
  1. Use integration to find the exact value of the area for \(R\). [5]
  2. Complete the table with the values of \(y\) corresponding to \(x = 0.4\) and \(0.8\).
    \(x\)00.20.40.60.8
    \(y = xe^x\)00.298361.99207
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  3. Use the trapezium rule with all the values in the table to find an approximate value for this area, giving your answer to 4 significant figures. [4]
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Improper integral evaluation

Evaluate an improper integral with infinite limits or discontinuous integrand, or explain why it doesn't converge.

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In this question you must show detailed reasoning. Show that \(\int_5^{\infty} (x-1)^{-2} dx = 1\). [5]
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1 Which of the integrals below is not an improper integral?
Circle your answer. \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \infty } e ^ { - x } d x\) \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { 2 } \frac { 1 } { 1 - x ^ { 2 } } \mathrm {~d} x\) \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } \sqrt { x } \mathrm {~d} x\) \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { x } } \mathrm {~d} x\)
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  1. Find \(\int \left( x ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } } + 4 \right) \mathrm { d } x\).
    1. Find the value, in terms of \(a\), of \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { a } 4 x ^ { - 2 } \mathrm {~d} x\), where \(a\) is a constant greater than 1 .
    2. Deduce the value of \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { \infty } 4 x ^ { - 2 } \mathrm {~d} x\).
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Integration with algebraic manipulation

Simplify or expand an expression (e.g., (3-√x)²/√x or (x+2)(x-1)) before integrating.

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  1. Find \(\int ( 2 x + 1 ) ( x + 3 ) \mathrm { d } x\).
  2. Evaluate \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { 9 } \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { x } } \mathrm {~d} x\).
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7. (a) Show that \(\frac { ( 3 - \sqrt { } x ) ^ { 2 } } { \sqrt { } x }\) can be written as \(9 x ^ { - \frac { 1 } { 2 } } - 6 + x ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } }\). Given that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \frac { ( 3 - \sqrt { } x ) ^ { 2 } } { \sqrt { } x } , x > 0\), and that \(y = \frac { 2 } { 3 }\) at \(x = 1\),
(b) find \(y\) in terms of \(x\).
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Given that \(\text{f}(x) = (2x^{\frac{1}{3}} - 3x^{-\frac{1}{2}})^2 + 5\), \(x > 0\),
  1. find, to 3 significant figures, the value of x for which f(x) = 5. [3]
  2. Show that f(x) may be written in the form \(Ax^{\frac{2}{3}} + \frac{B}{x} + C\), where A, B and C are constants to be found. [3]
  3. Hence evaluate \(\int_1^2 \text{f}(x) \, \text{dx}\). [5]
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Show definite integral equals value

Use integration to prove that a definite integral equals a specific exact value (often involving surds, π, or ln).

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Show that \(\int_0^9 (3 + 4\sqrt{x})dx = 99\). [4]
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1 In this question you must show detailed reasoning. Show that \(\int _ { 4 } ^ { 9 } ( 2 x + \sqrt { x } ) \mathrm { d } x = \frac { 233 } { 3 }\).
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  1. Use Simpson's rule with 7 ordinates ( 6 strips) to find an approximation to \(\int _ { 0.5 } ^ { 2 } \frac { x } { 1 + x ^ { 3 } } \mathrm {~d} x\), giving your answer to three significant figures.
  2. Find the exact value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } \frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 1 + x ^ { 3 } } \mathrm {~d} x\).
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Mean value of function

Find the mean (average) value of a function over a given interval using the formula (1/(b-a))∫f(x)dx.

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1 Find the mean value of \(\mathrm { f } ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } + 6 x\) over the interval \([ 0,3 ]\).
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Curve properties and tangent/normal

Find f(x) from f'(x) and a point, then find the equation of a tangent or normal line at a specified point.

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The equation of a curve is such that \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{2}x + \frac{72}{x^4}\). The curve passes through the point \(P(2, 8)\).
  1. Find the equation of the normal to the curve at \(P\). [2]
  2. Find the equation of the curve. [4]
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Exponential and logarithmic integration

Integrate expressions involving e^x, e^(-x), or ln(x), often finding exact areas or solving for constants.

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Find the exact value of \(\int_0^1 (e^x - x) dx\). [4]
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Limit of sum as integral

Express a limit of a sum (lim δx→0 Σ...) as a definite integral and evaluate it.

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  1. Express \(\lim _ { \delta y \rightarrow 0 } \sum _ { 0 } ^ { h } \left( h ^ { 2 } - y ^ { 2 } \right) \delta y\) as an integral.
  2. Hence show that \(V = \frac { 2 } { 3 } \pi r ^ { 2 } h\), as given in line 41 .
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Area under curve

Find the exact area of a region bounded by a curve and coordinate axes or lines using definite integration.

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\includegraphics{figure_10} The diagram shows the graph of \(y = 1 - 3x^{-\frac{1}{2}}\).
  1. Verify that the curve intersects the \(x\)-axis at \((9, 0)\). [1]
  2. The shaded region is enclosed by the curve, the \(x\)-axis and the line \(x = a\) (where \(a > 9\)). Given that the area of the shaded region is 4 square units, find the value of \(a\). [9]
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Integration by substitution

Use a given substitution (e.g., u = 2x + 3) to evaluate a definite integral, often showing it equals a specific exact value.

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\includegraphics{figure_10} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \sin 2x \cos^2 x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac{1}{2}\pi\), and its maximum point \(M\).
  1. Using the substitution \(u = \sin x\), find the exact area of the region bounded by the curve and the \(x\)-axis. [5]
  2. Find the exact \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\). [6]
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Numerical integration comparison

Use numerical methods (trapezium rule or rectangles) to estimate an integral and compare with exact value or determine accuracy.

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4. (a) Use the trapezium rule with two intervals of equal width to find an estimate for the value of the integral $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { 3 } e ^ { \cos x } d x$$ giving your answer to 3 significant figures.
(b) Use the trapezium rule with four intervals of equal width to find another estimate for the value of the integral to 3 significant figures.
(c) Given that the true value of the integral lies between the estimates made in parts (a) and (b), comment on the shape of the curve \(y = \mathrm { e } ^ { \cos x }\) in the interval \(0 \leq x \leq 3\) and explain your answer.
4. continued
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Integration inequality bounds

Use rectangles or trapezium rule to establish upper and lower bounds for an integral or sum.

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6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{52b43f20-e0e6-4ddd-9518-bea9782982bf-3_623_1354_262_392} The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = 3 ^ { x }\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 1\). The area \(A\) under the curve between these limits is divided into \(n\) strips, each of width \(h\) where \(n h = 1\).
  1. By using the set of rectangles indicated on the diagram, show that \(A > \frac { 2 h } { 3 ^ { h } - 1 }\).
  2. By considering another set of rectangles, show that \(A < \frac { ( 2 h ) 3 ^ { h } } { 3 ^ { h } - 1 }\).
  3. Given that \(h = 0.001\), use these inequalities to find values between which \(A\) lies.
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Trigonometric integration

Integrate expressions involving sin, cos, or sec, often using identities or evaluating definite integrals with π limits.

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Find the exact value of \(\int_0^{\frac{1}{4}\pi} (1 + \cos \frac{1}{2}x) dx\). [3]
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Volume of revolution

Find the volume generated when a region is rotated 2π radians about the x-axis using integration.

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6. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{a98d4a7f-1e6d-4294-9b5c-c945e8fbe83e-09_862_1534_219_205} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 3}
\end{figure} Figure 3 shows a sketch of part of the curve with equation \(y = 1 - 2 \cos x\), where \(x\) is measured in radians. The curve crosses the \(x\)-axis at the point \(A\) and at the point \(B\).
  1. Find, in terms of \(\pi\), the \(x\) coordinate of the point \(A\) and the \(x\) coordinate of the point \(B\). The finite region \(S\) enclosed by the curve and the \(x\)-axis is shown shaded in Figure 3. The region \(S\) is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis.
  2. Find, by integration, the exact value of the volume of the solid generated.
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Integration with partial fractions

Express a rational function in partial fractions, then integrate to find area or evaluate a definite integral.

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The function \(f\) is defined by \(f(x) = \frac{4x^2 + 12x + 9}{2x^2 + x - 3}\), where \(x > 1\).
  1. Show that \(f(x)\) can be written as \(2 + \frac{5}{x-1}\). [3]
  2. Hence find the exact value of \(\int_3^7 f(x)\,dx\). [4]
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Combined curve sketching and area

Sketch a curve, identify key points (intercepts, stationary points), and find areas of regions bounded by the curve.

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6 The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = 7 x - 10 - x ^ { 2 }\) and the tangent to the curve at the point where \(x = 3\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{0eb5bd24-e656-40f0-ad85-f21d3e2edf77-3_648_684_342_731}
  1. Show that the curve crosses the \(x\)-axis at \(x = 2\).
  2. Find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) and hence find the equation of the tangent to the curve at \(x = 3\). Show that the tangent crosses the \(x\)-axis at \(x = 1\).
  3. Evaluate \(\int _ { 2 } ^ { 3 } \left( 7 x - 10 - x ^ { 2 } \right) \mathrm { d } x\) and hence find the exact area of the shaded region bounded by the curve, the tangent and the \(x\)-axis.
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Definite integration in mechanics context

Evaluate definite integrals that arise from mechanics problems (e.g., finding distance from velocity), requiring integration as part of a larger applied problem.

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5 A particle \(P\) moves in a straight line. \(P\) starts from rest at \(O\) and travels to \(A\) where it comes to rest, taking 50 seconds. The speed of \(P\) at time \(t\) seconds after leaving \(O\) is \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), where \(v\) is defined as follows. $$\begin{aligned} \text { For } 0 \leqslant t \leqslant 5 , & v = t - 0.1 t ^ { 2 } \\ \text { for } 5 \leqslant t \leqslant 45 , & v \text { is constant } \\ \text { for } 45 \leqslant t \leqslant 50 , & v = 9 t - 0.1 t ^ { 2 } - 200 \end{aligned}$$
  1. Find the distance travelled by \(P\) in the first 5 seconds.
  2. Find the total distance from \(O\) to \(A\), and deduce the average speed of \(P\) for the whole journey from \(O\) to \(A\).
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