Standard Integrals and Reverse Chain Rule

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Find curve equation from derivative (straightforward integration + point)

Given dy/dx or f'(x) involving only powers of x and a single point on the curve, integrate and use the point to find the constant of integration, yielding the curve equation directly.

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2 The function f is such that \(\mathrm { f } ^ { \prime } ( x ) = 3 x ^ { 2 } - 7\) and \(\mathrm { f } ( 3 ) = 5\). Find \(\mathrm { f } ( x )\).
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1 A curve is such that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 2 x ^ { 2 } - 5\). Given that the point \(( 3,8 )\) lies on the curve, find the equation of the curve.
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9. A curve with equation \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\) passes through the point \(( 9,10 )\). Given that $$f ^ { \prime } ( x ) = 27 x ^ { 2 } - \frac { 21 x ^ { 3 } - 5 x } { 2 \sqrt { x } } \quad x > 0$$ find \(\mathrm { f } ( x )\), fully simplifying each term.
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Find indefinite integral of polynomial/power

A question is this type if and only if it asks to find ∫f(x)dx where f(x) contains only powers of x (including negative and fractional powers) and constants, with no other functions.

32 Easy -1.3
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Find \(\int \left( 2 + 5 x ^ { 2 } \right) d x\).
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Easiest question Easy -2.0 »
1 Find \(\int 12 x ^ { 3 } \mathrm {~d} x\) Circle your answer. \(36 x ^ { 2 } + c\) \(3 x ^ { 4 } + c\) \(3 x ^ { 2 } + c\) \(36 x ^ { 4 } + c\)
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  1. Find
$$\int \left( \frac { 2 } { 3 } x ^ { 3 } - \frac { 1 } { 2 x ^ { 3 } } + 5 \right) d x$$ simplifying your answer.
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Definite integral with logarithmic form

A question is this type if and only if it asks to evaluate ∫(1/(ax+b))dx or similar, resulting in a logarithmic answer, often requiring exact form like ln(k).

27 Moderate -0.5
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Show that \(\int_2^8 \frac{3}{x} \, dx = \ln 64\). [4]
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Easiest question Easy -1.2 »
1 Show that \(\int _ { 2 } ^ { 8 } \frac { 3 } { x } \mathrm {~d} x = \ln 64\).
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Hardest question Standard +0.3 »
2 Fig. 7 shows the curve \(y = \frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 1 + 2 x ^ { 3 } }\). It is undefined at \(x = a\); the line \(x = a\) is a vertical asymptote. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{00c12cc4-f7ee-4219-8d34-a1854284f65d-1_647_1027_832_534} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 7}
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  1. Calculate the value of \(a\), giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
  2. Show that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \frac { 2 x - 2 x ^ { 4 } } { \left( 1 + 2 x ^ { 3 } \right) ^ { 2 } }\). Hence determine the coordinates of the turning points of the curve.
  3. Show that the area of the region between the curve and the \(x\)-axis from \(x = 0\) to \(x = 1\) is \(\frac { 1 } { 6 } \ln 3\).
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Definite integral with trigonometric functions

A question is this type if and only if it asks to evaluate a definite integral involving sin, cos, tan, or sec functions, possibly requiring trigonometric identities.

26 Moderate -0.1
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Evaluate $$\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{4}} \sin 2x \cos x \, dx.$$ [5]
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Easiest question Easy -1.2 »
1 Evaluate \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi } \cos 3 x \mathrm {~d} x\).
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Hardest question Challenging +1.8 »
5. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{05b21c5d-5958-4267-b1e6-3d1ed20d5609-16_745_862_258_667} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 3}
\end{figure} Show that the area of the finite region between the curves \(y = \tan ^ { 2 } x\) and \(y = 4 \cos 2 x - 1\) in the interval \(- \frac { \pi } { 2 } < x < \frac { \pi } { 2 }\), shown shaded in Figure 3, is given by $$2 \sqrt { 2 \sqrt { 3 } } - 2 \sqrt { 2 \sqrt { 3 } - 3 }$$
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}]{05b21c5d-5958-4267-b1e6-3d1ed20d5609-16_2255_51_315_1987}
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Find curve equation from derivative (extended problem with normals, stationary points, or further geometry)

Given dy/dx and a point, integrate to find the curve equation as part of a multi-part problem that also requires finding normals, further intersections, minimum values of the gradient, or coordinates of special points.

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4 A curve is such that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 3 x ^ { 2 } - 4 x + 1\). The curve passes through the point \(( 1,5 )\).
  1. Find the equation of the curve.
  2. Find the set of values of \(x\) for which the gradient of the curve is positive.
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Easiest question Easy -1.2 »
4 A curve is such that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 3 x ^ { 2 } - 4 x + 1\). The curve passes through the point \(( 1,5 )\).
  1. Find the equation of the curve.
  2. Find the set of values of \(x\) for which the gradient of the curve is positive.
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Hardest question Standard +0.3 »
9 A curve is such that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 4 - x\) and the point \(P ( 2,9 )\) lies on the curve. The normal to the curve at \(P\) meets the curve again at \(Q\). Find
  1. the equation of the curve,
  2. the equation of the normal to the curve at \(P\),
  3. the coordinates of \(Q\).
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Find constant from definite integral

A question is this type if and only if it gives a definite integral equation involving an unknown constant and asks to find that constant's value.

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1 Find the exact value of the constant \(k\) for which \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { k } \frac { 1 } { 2 x - 1 } \mathrm {~d} x = 1\).
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7. (i) A curve with equation \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\) passes through the point \(( 2,3 )\). Given that $$f ^ { \prime } ( x ) = \frac { 4 } { x ^ { 3 } } + 2 x - 1$$ find the value of \(\mathrm { f } ( 1 )\).
(ii) Given that $$\int _ { 1 } ^ { 4 } ( 3 \sqrt { x } + A ) \mathrm { d } x = 21$$ find the exact value of the constant \(A\).
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Hardest question Standard +0.3 »
10 A curve has equation \(y = \frac { 1 } { k } x ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } } + x ^ { - \frac { 1 } { 2 } } + \frac { 1 } { k ^ { 2 } }\) where \(x > 0\) and \(k\) is a positive constant.
  1. It is given that when \(x = \frac { 1 } { 4 }\), the gradient of the curve is 3 . Find the value of \(k\).
  2. It is given instead that \(\int _ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } k ^ { 2 } } ^ { k ^ { 2 } } \left( \frac { 1 } { k } x ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } } + x ^ { - \frac { 1 } { 2 } } + \frac { 1 } { k ^ { 2 } } \right) \mathrm { d } x = \frac { 13 } { 12 }\). Find the value of \(k\).
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Area under curve using integration

A question is this type if and only if it asks to find the area of a region bounded by a curve and lines (often axes), requiring definite integration and possibly finding intersection points.

15 Standard +0.2
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4 The equation of a curve is \(y = x ^ { 4 } + 4 x + 9\).
  1. Find the coordinates of the stationary point on the curve and determine its nature.
  2. Find the area of the region enclosed by the curve, the \(x\)-axis and the lines \(x = 0\) and \(x = 1\).
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4 The equation of a curve is \(y = x ^ { 4 } + 4 x + 9\).
  1. Find the coordinates of the stationary point on the curve and determine its nature.
  2. Find the area of the region enclosed by the curve, the \(x\)-axis and the lines \(x = 0\) and \(x = 1\).
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Hardest question Hard +2.3 »
6.(a)Starting from \([ \mathrm { f } ( x ) - \lambda \mathrm { g } ( x ) ] ^ { 2 } \geqslant 0\) show that \(\lambda\) satisfies the quadratic inequality $$\left( \int _ { a } ^ { b } [ \operatorname { g } ( x ) ] ^ { 2 } \mathrm {~d} x \right) \lambda ^ { 2 } - 2 \left( \int _ { a } ^ { b } \mathrm { f } ( x ) \mathrm { g } ( x ) \mathrm { d } x \right) \lambda + \int _ { a } ^ { b } [ \mathrm { f } ( x ) ] ^ { 2 } \mathrm {~d} x \geqslant 0$$ where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants and \(\lambda\) can take any real value.
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(b)Hence prove that $$\left[ \int _ { a } ^ { b } \mathrm { f } ( x ) \mathrm { g } ( x ) \mathrm { d } x \right] ^ { 2 } \leqslant \left[ \int _ { a } ^ { b } [ \mathrm { f } ( x ) ] ^ { 2 } \mathrm {~d} x \right] \times \left[ \int _ { a } ^ { b } [ \mathrm {~g} ( x ) ] ^ { 2 } \mathrm {~d} x \right]$$ (c)By letting \(\mathrm { f } ( x ) = 1\) and \(\mathrm { g } ( x ) = \left( 1 + x ^ { 3 } \right) ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } }\) show that $$\int _ { - 1 } ^ { 2 } \left( 1 + x ^ { 3 } \right) ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } } \mathrm {~d} x \leqslant \frac { 9 } { 2 }$$ (d)Show that \(\int _ { - 1 } ^ { 2 } x ^ { 2 } \left( 1 + x ^ { 3 } \right) ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } } \mathrm {~d} x = \frac { 12 \sqrt { } 3 } { 5 }\) (e)Hence show that $$\frac { 144 } { 55 } \leqslant \int _ { - 1 } ^ { 2 } \left( 1 + x ^ { 3 } \right) ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } } \mathrm {~d} x$$
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Use trig identity before definite integration

Requires using a trigonometric identity to rewrite the integrand, then evaluate a definite integral to find an exact value.

12 Standard +0.4
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Find the exact value of \(\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{4}} 2 \tan^2(\frac{1}{2}x) \, dx\). [4]
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Easiest question Moderate -0.3 »
  1. (a) Using the identity for \(\cos ( A + B )\), prove that
$$\cos 2 A \equiv 2 \cos ^ { 2 } A - 1$$ (b) Hence, using algebraic integration, find the exact value of $$\int _ { \frac { \pi } { 12 } } ^ { \frac { \pi } { 8 } } \left( 5 - 4 \cos ^ { 2 } 3 x \right) d x$$
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Hardest question Challenging +1.8 »
Given that $$\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} (1 + \tan\left[\frac{1}{2}x\right])^2 \, dx = a + \ln b$$ find the value of \(a\) and the value of \(b\). [Total 7 marks]
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Integrate after simplifying a quotient

Requires dividing through or splitting a fraction (e.g. (ax²+b)/(cx^n)) to rewrite as separate power terms before integrating.

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4. Find $$\int \frac { 2 x ^ { 2 } + 6 x - 5 } { 3 \sqrt { x ^ { 3 } } } d x$$ simplifying your answer.
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Easiest question Moderate -0.8 »
  1. Find
$$\int \frac { 4 x ^ { 5 } + 3 } { 2 x ^ { 2 } } \mathrm {~d} x$$ giving your answer in simplest form.
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Hardest question Moderate -0.3 »
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  1. Find
    1. \(\int \frac { \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x } + 6 } { \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x } } \mathrm {~d} x\),
    2. \(\int 3 \cos ^ { 2 } x \mathrm {~d} x\).
  2. Use the trapezium rule with 2 intervals to estimate the value of $$\int _ { 1 } ^ { 2 } \frac { 6 } { \ln ( x + 2 ) } \mathrm { d } x$$ giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
    1. Express \(3 \cos \theta + \sin \theta\) in the form \(R \cos ( \theta - \alpha )\), where \(R > 0\) and \(0 ^ { \circ } < \alpha < 90 ^ { \circ }\), giving the exact value of \(R\) and the value of \(\alpha\) correct to 2 decimal places.
    2. Hence solve the equation $$3 \cos 2 x + \sin 2 x = 2$$ giving all solutions in the interval \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant x \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).
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Definite integral with exponentials

A question is this type if and only if it asks to evaluate a definite integral involving exponential functions e^(ax+b), possibly combined with other terms.

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1 Find the exact value of \(\int _ { - 1 } ^ { 2 } \left( 4 \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x } - 2 \mathrm { e } ^ { - x } \right) \mathrm { d } x\).
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Integration with substitution given

A question is this type if and only if it explicitly provides a substitution (like u = e^x + 1) to be used in evaluating an integral.

7 Standard +0.5
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3 It is given that \(x = \ln ( 1 - y ) - \ln y\), where \(0 < y < 1\).
  1. Show that \(y = \frac { \mathrm { e } ^ { - x } } { 1 + \mathrm { e } ^ { - x } }\).
  2. Hence show that \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } y \mathrm {~d} x = \ln \left( \frac { 2 \mathrm { e } } { \mathrm { e } + 1 } \right)\).
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Polynomial division before integration

A question is this type if and only if it requires dividing polynomials (or showing a quotient and remainder) before integrating the result.

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Using algebraic integration and making your method clear, find the exact value of $$\int_1^5 \frac{4x + 9}{x + 3} \, dx = a + \ln b$$ where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants to be found [4]
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Find curve equation from derivative (reverse chain rule / composite functions)

Given dy/dx or f'(x) involving composite functions such as (ax+b)^n requiring reverse chain rule, and a point on the curve, integrate to find y = f(x).

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2 A curve has equation \(y = f ( x )\). It is given that \(f ^ { \prime } ( x ) = \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { } ( x + 6 ) } + \frac { 6 } { x ^ { 2 } }\) and that \(f ( 3 ) = 1\). Find \(f ( x )\).
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Integrate after expanding or multiplying out

Requires expanding brackets (e.g. (a+b)², products of polynomials) before integrating, with no division involved.

6 Moderate -0.8
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1 Find \(\int \left( x + \frac { 1 } { x } \right) ^ { 2 } \mathrm {~d} x\).
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Find curve equation from derivative (find unknown constant in derivative first)

Given dy/dx involving an unknown constant k and information about the curve (e.g. gradient at a point or two points), first determine k, then integrate and use a point to find the curve equation.

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3 A curve is such that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \frac { k } { \sqrt { } x }\), where \(k\) is a constant. The points \(P ( 1 , - 1 )\) and \(Q ( 4,4 )\) lie on the curve. Find the equation of the curve.
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Find curve from second derivative

A question is this type if and only if it gives d²y/dx² and information about a stationary point or gradient, requiring integration twice to find the curve equation.

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5 A curve has an equation which satisfies \(\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } = 3 x ^ { - \frac { 1 } { 2 } }\) for all positive values of \(x\). The point \(P ( 4,1 )\) lies on the curve, and the gradient of the curve at \(P\) is 5 . Find the equation of the curve.
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Reverse chain rule with linear composite

A question is this type if and only if it requires integrating functions of the form f(ax+b) where the reverse chain rule is needed, such as (ax+b)ⁿ, 1/(ax+b), or e^(ax+b).

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Find \(\int \frac{10}{(2x - 7)^2} \, dx\). [3]
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Find stationary points from derivative

A question is this type if and only if it gives f'(x), asks to find f(x) from a point, and then requires finding and classifying stationary points using f'(x)=0 and f''(x).

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7 A curve for which \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 7 - x ^ { 2 } - 6 x\) passes through the point \(( 3 , - 10 )\).
  1. Find the equation of the curve.
  2. Express \(7 - x ^ { 2 } - 6 x\) in the form \(a - ( x + b ) ^ { 2 }\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants.
  3. Find the set of values of \(x\) for which the gradient of the curve is positive.
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Improper integral to infinity

A question is this type if and only if it asks to evaluate ∫[a to ∞]f(x)dx, requiring limits as the upper bound approaches infinity.

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1 Find the exact value of \(\int _ { 3 } ^ { \infty } \frac { 2 } { x ^ { 2 } } d x\).
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Find curve equation from derivative (exponential/logarithmic functions)

Given dy/dx or f'(x) involving exponential or logarithmic functions and a point on the curve, integrate to find y = f(x).

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1 A curve is such that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \frac { 4 } { 7 - 2 x }\). The point \(( 3,2 )\) lies on the curve. Find the equation of the curve.
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Use trig identity before indefinite integration

Requires using a trigonometric identity (e.g. cos²x = (1+cos2x)/2, tan²x = sec²x - 1) to rewrite the integrand, then find an indefinite integral.

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  1. Find, in simplest form,
$$\int ( 2 \cos x - \sin x ) ^ { 2 } d x$$
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Curve transformation after integration

A question is this type if and only if it asks to find a curve equation and then apply geometric transformations (stretch, translation) to find a new curve equation.

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6 A curve passes through the point \(\left( \frac { 4 } { 5 } , - 3 \right)\) and is such that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \frac { - 20 } { ( 5 x - 3 ) ^ { 2 } }\).
  1. Find the equation of the curve.
  2. The curve is transformed by a stretch in the \(x\)-direction with scale factor \(\frac { 1 } { 2 }\) followed by a translation of \(\binom { 2 } { 10 }\). Find the equation of the new curve. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{d6976a4b-aecf-43f1-a3f2-bcad37d03585-08_2716_38_143_2009}
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Tangent or normal to curve

A question is this type if and only if it involves finding the equation of a tangent or normal line to a curve, possibly using the derivative and a given point.

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Mean value using integration

A question is this type if and only if it asks to find the mean (average) value of a function over an interval using the integral formula.

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  1. Find \(\int 4 \mathrm { e } ^ { x } \left( 3 + \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x } \right) \mathrm { d } x\).
  2. Show that \(\int _ { - \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \left( 3 + 2 \tan ^ { 2 } \theta \right) \mathrm { d } \theta = \frac { 1 } { 2 } ( 8 + \pi )\).
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  1. Find \(\int \frac { 1 + \cos ^ { 4 } 2 x } { \cos ^ { 2 } 2 x } \mathrm {~d} x\).
  2. Without using a calculator, find the exact value of \(\int _ { 4 } ^ { 14 } \left( 2 + \frac { 6 } { 3 x - 2 } \right) \mathrm { d } x\), giving your answer in the form \(\ln \left( a \mathrm { e } ^ { b } \right)\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are integers.
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  1. Find \(\int \left( 4 + \tan ^ { 2 } 2 x \right) \mathrm { d } x\).
  2. Find the exact value of \(\int _ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } \frac { \sin \left( x + \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi \right) } { \sin x } \mathrm {~d} x\).
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  1. Find \(\int \tan ^ { 2 } 3 x \mathrm {~d} x\).
  2. Find the exact value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } \frac { \mathrm { e } ^ { 3 x } + 4 } { \mathrm { e } ^ { x } } \mathrm {~d} x\). Show all necessary working.
3
  1. Find \(\int 4 \cos ^ { 2 } \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } \theta \right) \mathrm { d } \theta\).
  2. Find the exact value of \(\int _ { - 1 } ^ { 6 } \frac { 1 } { 2 x + 3 } \mathrm {~d} x\).
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  1. Find \(\int \left( \tan ^ { 2 } x + \sin 2 x \right) \mathrm { d } x\).
  2. Find the exact value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { 1 } 3 \mathrm { e } ^ { 1 - 2 x } \mathrm {~d} x\).
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  1. Find \(\int \frac { 4 + \sin ^ { 2 } \theta } { 1 - \sin ^ { 2 } \theta } \mathrm {~d} \theta\).
  2. Given that \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { a } \frac { 2 } { 3 x + 1 } \mathrm {~d} x = \ln 16\), find the value of the positive constant \(a\).
2 Find the exact value of \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { 2 } \left( 2 \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x } - 1 \right) ^ { 2 } \mathrm {~d} x\). Show all necessary working.
2. Given that $$y = 2 x ^ { \frac { 3 } { 2 } } - 1 ,$$ find $$\int y ^ { 2 } \mathrm {~d} x .$$
  1. Find \(\int \tan^2 4x \, dx\). [2]
  2. Without using a calculator, find the exact value of \(\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} (4 \cos 2x + 6 \sin 3x) \, dx\). [3]