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Indefinite integral of xⁿ,sinx,cosx,1/x and e^x. The composites of any of these with the linear function ax+b. Integration by inspection (reverse chain rule) or by substitution for expressions of the form: ∫kg'(x)f(g(x))dx

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Integration Exercises on indefinite and definite integration of basic algebraic and trigonometric functions.

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"(a) Find $\int (4x+5) dx$." ... more

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"(a) Find $ \frac{dy}{dx} $ when:" ... more

"Consider the graph of the function $f(x)=x^2+2$." ... more

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"The following diagram shows the graph of $f(x) = \cos(e^x) \; \text{for} \; 0 \le x \le 0.5$." ... more

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Calculus It is said that the word calculus comes from the Latin word for the small pebble used for counting and calculations. The two major branches, differentiation and integration, are studied by pupils only towards the end of their school days but does then form a major part of their studies. A course in calculus is a prerequisite for other, more advanced courses in mathematical analysis. Isaac Newton is best known for developing calculus. He was born in England in 1642 and is considered one of the most influential scientists and mathematicians in history.

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Official Guidance, clarification and syllabus links:

$ \int \frac{1}{x} \; dx = \ln{|x|} + C$

Example of composites:

$ f'(x)=\cos(2x+3) \; \Rightarrow \; f(x)= \frac12 \sin(2x+3) + C $

Examples of inspection and substitution:

$ \int 2x(x^2 + 1)^4 \; dx, \quad \int 4x\sin{x^2} \; dx, \quad \int \frac{\sin x}{\cos x} \; dx $

Formula Booklet:

Standard integrals

$ \int \frac{1}{x} \; dx = \ln{|x|} + C$

$ \int \sin x \; dx = - \cos x + C$

$ \int \cos x \; dx = \sin x + C$

$ \int e^x \; dx = e^x + C$

Integration by inspection, also known as the reverse chain rule, is a technique used to simplify the process of integration for certain functions. When faced with an integrand of the form $ \int k g'(x)f(g(x)) \; dx $, one can recognise that the derivative of some function is present, allowing for a more straightforward integration.

To apply this method, we look for a function whose derivative matches a part of the integrand. If $ u = g(x) $, then $ du = g'(x) \; dx $. By substituting these values into the integral, the expression often simplifies, making it easier to evaluate.

Example:

Consider the integral:

$$ \int x \sin(x^2) \; dx $$

Here, we can let $ u = x^2 $. This gives $ \frac{du}{dx} = 2x $ or $ du = 2x \; dx $. Making the substitution, we get:

$$ \int \frac{1}{2} \sin(u) \; du $$

This integral is now straightforward to evaluate:

$$ -\frac{1}{2} \cos(u) + C $$

Re-substituting for $ u $, we obtain the final result:

$$ -\frac{1}{2} \cos(x^2) + C $$

This video on Integration Rules is from Revision Village and is aimed at students taking the IB Maths AA SL/HL course.

This video on Integration by Substitution is from Revision Village and is aimed at students taking the IB Maths AA SL/HL course

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