Class 12 Mathematics Solutions Guide
Class 12 Mathematics Solutions Guide
REVISION3 (3)
Class 12 - Mathematics
1.
(b) 2sin x + C
Explanation: Given :
sin 2x 2 sin x cos x
∫ dx = ∫ dx
sin x sin x
= 2 ∫ cos x dx
= 2 sin x + c
2
2. (a) 3
2
x 3 + C
Explanation: Given:
1
∫ dx
3
√x
n+1
n x
∫ x dx = + c
n+1
−1
+1
1 x 3
∫ dx = + c
3 −1
√x +1
3
2
x 3
= + c
2
3
2
3
= x 3 + c
2
x|x|
3. (a) 2
+ C
4.
(b) x - sin x + C
2
2 1−(cos x)
Explanation: Given : ∫ sin
(1+cos x)
x
dx = ∫
(1+cos x)
dx
(1+cos x)(1−cos x)
= ∫ dx
(1+cos x)
= ∫ (1 − cos x)dx
= x - sin x + c
5. (a) 2 sin(e √x
)+ C
n+1
Explanation: Formula :- ∫ n
x dx =
x
n+1
x
+ c; ∫ e dx = e
x
+ c
Therefore ,
Put sin e √x
= t
√x √x 1
⇒ (cos e ) × (e )× ( ) dx = dt
2√x
= ∫ 2dt
= 2t + c
= 2 sin e √x
+ c
6.
1
(c) 4
tan
−1
x
4
+ C
n+1
Explanation: Formula :- ∫ n
x dx =
x
n+1
+ c; ∫
1
2
dx = tan
−1
x + c
1+x
Therefore ,
Put x4= t 4x3 dx = dt
1 1
= ∫ dt
4 2
1+t
1 / 12
1 −1
= tan t + c
4
1 −1 4
= tan x + c
4
Let xex = z
⇒ ex(1 + x)dx = dz
So,
x
e (1+x)
∫ dx
cos 2 (x ex )
dz
= ∫
2
cos z
= ∫ sec 2 zdz
= tan z + c
= tan (xex) + c
where c is the integrating constant.
8.
(d) 1
2
(tan
−1
x)
2
+ C
9.
(d) tan x
Explanation: tan x
10. (a) − 1
6
cos 2x + C
3
cos 4x+1
Explanation: ∫ tan x+cot x
dx
2
2 cos 2x
= ∫ dx
2 cosec 2x
2
2 cos 2x
= ∫ dx
2 cosec 2x
11.
(c) 1
√3
Explanation: 1
√3
sin(x−b)
12. (a) cosec (b - a) log ∣∣ ∣
∣
+C
sin(x−a)
sin(x−a) sin(x−b)
cos(x−b) cos(x−a)
⇒ − = cot (x - b) - cot(x - a)
sin(x−b) sin(x−a)
⇒ ∫
dx
=
1
(∫ cot(x − b)dx − ∫ cot(x − a)dx )
sin(x−a) sin(x−b) sin(b−a)
2 / 12
= 1
(ln | sin(x − b)| − ln | sin(x − a)|)
sin(b−a)
sin(x−b) sin(x−b)
⇒ ∫
sin(x−a) sin(x−b)
dx
=
sin(b−a)
1
ln(
sin(x−a)
) = cosec(b − a) ln( sin(x−a)
)
13.
x−1
(d) sin −1
( ) + C
√3
∴ I = ∫ = ∫ , where (x - 1) = t and dx = dt
dx dt
2 2 2
√( √3) −(x−1) √( √3) − t2
(x−1)
−1 t −1
= sin + C = sin + C
√3 √3
14.
−−−−−−−− −
(b) − 1
2
2
log |2 cos x + √4 cos x − 1 | + C
√4 cos 2 x−1
1
−−− −−− 1
−−−−−−−− −
2 2
= − log |2t + √4t − 1| + C = − log |2 cos x + √4 cos x − 1 | + C
2 2
15.
(b) 1
3
tan
−1 x
3
+ C
dx
Explanation: ∫ 2 2
x +3
dx 1 x
We know, ∫ 2 2
=
a
tan
−1
a
+ c
x +a
1 −1 x
= tan + c
3 3
16.
−−−−−−−−−∣
(c) log∣∣(x −
3
2
) + √x − 3x + 2 + C
2 ∣
dx dx
Explanation: I = ∫ = ∫
2 2
2 9 1 3 1
√( x −3x+ )− √(x− ) −( )
4 4 2 2
−−−−−
= ∫
dt
= log |t + √t
2
−
1
4
| + C , where (x − 3
2
) = t
1 2
√t − ( 2
)
2
∣ 3
−−−−−−−−−∣
2
= log (x − ) + √x − 3x + 2 + C
∣ 2 ∣
17.
−1 2
(c) a = 10
,b= 5
Explanation: Given; ∫ dx
2
= a log |1 + x2| + b tan-1 x + 1
5
log |x + 2| + C
(x+2)(x +1)
⇒ A(x2 + 1) + (Bx + C) (x + 2) = 1
⇒ x2 (A + B) + x(C + 2B) + (A + 2C) = 1
⇒ A + B = 0 …(i)
⇒ C + 2B = 0 …(ii)
⇒ A + 2C = 1 …(iii)
⇒ A = , B = - and C =
1 1 2
5 5 5
1 1 2
x+
1 5 5 5
⇒ = +
2 (x+2) 2
(x+2)(x +1) (x +1)
1 1 2
− x+
5 5 5 1 x 2
⇒ + = − +
(x+2) 2 5(x+2) 2 2
(x +1) 5(x +1) 5(x +1)
⇒ ∫
dx
2
=∫ (
1
−
x
2
+
2
2
) dx
(x+2)(x +1) 5(x+2) 5(x +1) 5(x +1)
= 1
5
ln |x + 2| −
1
10
ln ∣
∣x
2
+ 1∣
∣ +
2
5
tan
−1
x =C
=
1
5
ln |x + 2| −
1
10
ln ∣
∣x
2
+ 1∣
∣ +
2
5
tan
−1
x+ C .....(ii)
3 / 12
On comparing (i) and (ii) we get,
a = - and b = 1
10
2
18.
(d) log |x| − 1
2
log(x
2
+ 1) + C
Bx+C
Explanation: Let 1
=
A
x
+
2
x(x2 +1) x +1
2 x
1
2
x(x +1) x +1
1 1 −x
∫ = ∫ { + } dx
x 2
x(x2 +1) x +1
= log |x| − 1
2
log∣
∣x
2
+ 1∣
∣ + C
1+sin x
19. (a) log( 2+sin x
) + C
dt
= ∫
(1+t)(2+t)
1 1
= ∫ ( )− dt
1+t 2+t
1+t
= log ∣ ∣ + C
∣ 2+t ∣
1+ sinx
= log + C
2+sinx
20.
2
∣ (x−2) ∣
(c) log∣ x−1
∣ + C
∣ ∣
x
Explanation: Let (x−1)(x−2)
=
A
x−1
+
B
x−2
x 1 2
∫ dx = ∫ {− + } dx
(x−1)(x−2) (x−1) (x−2)
= − log |x − 1| + 2 log |x − 2| + c
2
∣ (x−2) ∣
= log∣ x−1
∣ + C
∣ ∣
(x+2)
21. Let I = ∫ 3
dx
(x+1)
Put x + 1 = t
⇒ x = t - 1
⇒ dx = dt
t−1+2
∴ I = ∫ ( ) dt
3
t
1 1
= ∫ ( + ) dt
2 3
t t
−2 −3
= ∫ (t + t ) dt
−2+1 −3+1
t t
= [ + ] + C
−2+1 −3+1
1 2
= − − + C
t 2
t
= −
x+1
1
−
1
2
+ C (∵ t = x + 1)
2(x+1)
4 / 12
23. Take tan x = a
Hence, sec2x dx = da
2
tan x sec x
∴ ∫ dx
2
1− tan x
ada
= ∫
2
1−a
2 2
cos 2x
2
=
cos 2x
1+sin 2x
(cos x+sin x) cos x+ sin x+2 sin x cos x
cos 2x cos 2x
Now, ∫ 2
dx = ∫
1+sin 2x
dx
(cos x+sin x)
Let 1 + sin2x = t
⇒ 2cos2x dx = dt
Thus, ∫ cos 2x
2
dx =
1
2
∫
1
t
dt
(cos x+sin x)
1
= log |t| + C
2
1
= log |1 + sin 2x| + C
2
1 2
= log∣
∣(cos x + sin x) ∣
∣ + C
2
= log|sinx + cosx| + C
3x
25. Let I = ∫ dx
4
1+2x
=
3
2
∫
2x
2
dx ...(i)
2
1+2(x )
Putting x2 = t
dt
⇒ 2x =
dx
⇒ 2xdx = dt
∴ From eq. (i),
3 dt
I = ∫
2 2
1+2t
3 1
= ∫ dt
2 2 2
(2t )+ 1
3 1
= ∫ dt
4 2 1
(t )+
2
3 1
= ∫ dt
4 2 1 2
t +( )
√2
3 1 −1 t
= . tan + c
4 √2 1
√2
3 −1 –
= tan √2t + c
4√2
3 −1 – 2
= tan √2x + c
4√2
⇒ f (x) = x
2
+ bx + c ...(i)
Since,
f(1) = 5
2
∴
1
2
+b×1+c=5
1
⇒
2
+b+c=5
⇒ b+c= 9
2
...(ii)
and, f (2) = 13
5 / 12
2
(2)
⇒
2
+ b × 2 + c = 13
⇒ 2 + 2b + c = 13
⇒ 2b + c = 11 .....(iii)
Subtracting equation (ii) from equation (iii), we get
b = 11 − 9
⇒ b= 13
Putting b = 13
2
in equation (ii), we get
13 9
2
+c= 2
⇒ c= 9
2
−
13
2
9−13 −4
⇒ c= 2
=
2
= -2
Putting b = 13
2
and c = -2 in equation (i), we get
2
f (x) = x
2
+
13
2
x-2
27. Let I = ∫ x
dx . Then,by rationalizing we have
√x+a+ √x+b
1 −−−−− −−−−
⇒ I = ∫ {x√x + a − x√x + b}dx
a−b
1 −−−−− −−−−
⇒ I = ∫ {(x + a − a)√x + a − (x + b − b)√x + b}dx
a−b
1 3/2 −−−−− 3/2
−−−−
⇒ I = ∫ {(x + a) − a√x + a − (x + b) + b√x + b} dx
a−b
(1−x)
⇒ I = ∫ x dx
√1−x2
2
x−x
⇒ I = ∫ dx
√1−x2
2
x− x −1+1
⇒ I = ∫ dx
√1−x2
2
− x +1 x−1
⇒ I = ∫ dx + ∫ dx
√1−x2 √1−x2
−−−−− x 1
2
⇒ I = ∫ √1 − x dx + ∫ dx − ∫ dx
√1−x2 √1−x2
x
−−−−− 1
−−−−− x
−−−−−
−1 −1
⇒ I = √1 − x2 + sin (x) + C1
2
− √1 − x + C2 − sin (x) + C3 [∵ ∫
2
dx = − √1 − x + C2 ]
2 2 √1−x2
−−−−− x 1
2 −1
⇒ I = √1 − x ( − 1) − sin (x) + C
2 2
2
29. Let I = ∫ x
dx To solve this we use
√x−1
3 −1 −1
= ∫ (t 2 + t 2 + 2t 2 ) dt
5 1 3
2 4
= t 2 + 2t 2 + t 2 + c
5 3
5 1 3
6t 2 +30t 2 +20t 2
= + c
15
1
=
2
15
t 2 (3t2 + 15 + 10t) + c
(3(x - 1)2 + 15 + 10 (x - 1)) + x
2 −−−−−
= √x − 1
15
(3x2 + 4x + 8) + c
2 −−−−−
= √x − 1
15
2 2 −−−−−
∴ I = (3x + 4x + 8) √x − 1 + c
15
6 / 12
sin(x−a)
30. According to the question, I = ∫ sin(x+a)
dx
Put x + a = t ⇒ dx = dt
sin(t−a−a) sin(t−2a)
∴ I = ∫ dt = ∫ dt
sin t sin t
sin t cos 2a−cos t sin 2a
= ∫ dt
sin t
= cos2a[t] − sin2a[log|sint|] + C 1
[put t = x + a)
= xcos2a − sin2alog|sin(x + a)| + C 1
31. Let x2 = y. Then,
2 y+1
x +1
2 2
=
(x +2)(2x +1) (y+2)(2y+1)
⇒ y + 1 = A (2y + 1) + B (y + 2)
Putting y + 2 = 0 i.e. y = - 2 in (ii), we get
-1 = -3A ⇒ A = 1
Putting 2y + 1 = 0 i.e. y = - 1
2
in (ii), we get
1 3 1
= B( ) ⇒ B=
2 2 3
(y+2)(2y+1)
= 1
3
⋅
y+2
1
+
1
3
1
(2y+1)
2 2
= 1
3
⋅
1
2
+
1
2
(x +2)(2x +1) x +2 3(2x +1)
2
x +1 1 1 1 1
∴ I=∫ 2 2
dx = 3
∫
2
dx + 3
∫
2
dx
(x +2)(2x +1) x +2 ( √2x ) +1
1 1 x 1 –
⇒ I= 3
× tan
−1
( ) + tan
−1
(√2x) +C
√2 √2 3√2
1 x –
⇒ I= {tan
−1
+ tan
−1
√2x} +C
3√2 √2
2
x
32. Let I = ∫ 4 2
dx
x − x −12
2
x
= ∫ dx
4 2 2
x −4x +3x −12
2
x dx
= ∫ dx
2 2 2
x (x −4)+3(x −4)
2
x dx
= ∫ dx
2 2
(x −4)(x +3)
2
x t
Now, 2 2
=
(t−4)(t+3)
[putting x 2
= t ]
(x −4)(x +3)
⇒ t = A (t + 3) + B (t − 4)
⇒ 3 (1 − B) − 4B = 0
⇒ 3 − 3B − 4B = 0
⇒ 7B = 3
3
⇒ B=
7
If B = 3
7
then A + 3
7
= 1
3 4
⇒ A= 1 − =
7 7
2
x 4 3
= +
2 2 2 2
(x −4)(x +3) 7(x −4) 7(x +3)
7 / 12
4 1 3 1
∴ I = ∫ dx + ∫ dx
7 2 2 7 2 2
x − (2) x + ( √3)
4 1 x−2 3 1 −1 x
= . log∣
∣
∣ +
∣ . tan + C
7 2.2 x+2 7 √3 √3
1 x−2 √3 x
−1
= log∣
∣
∣ +
∣ tan + C
7 x+2 7 √3
3
= x−1
A
+
B
2
+
C
3
+
D
x+1
....(i)
(x−1) (x+1) (x−1) (x−1)
8
5 7 3
Now, A - B = - 8
and A + B = 8
⇒ A= 1
8
and B = 4
3
Thus, we have A = 1
8
,B= 4
,C= 1
2
,D=- 1
3
= 1
+
3
2
+ 1
3
−
1
∴ I=∫ x
3
dx
(x−1) (x+1)
1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1
⇒ I= 8
∫
x−1
dx + 4
∫
2
dx + 2
∫
3
dx - 8
∫
x+1
dx
(x−1) (x−1)
⇒ I= 1
8
log |x − 1| - 4(x−1)
3
−
1
2
- 1
8
log |x + 1| +C
4(x−1)
1 x−1 3 1
⇒ I= 8
∣
log∣
x+1
∣
∣ - 4(x−1)
−
2
+C
4(x−1)
2 x x
1−tan 2 tan( )
2 x
1+tan 2 x
1+ tan ( )
2 2
1
∴ I = ∫ dx
2 x x
⎛ 1−tan ⎞ tan( )
2 2
13+3 +4×2
x x
⎝ 1+tan2 ⎠ 1+tan2 ( )
2 2
2 x
(1+ tan )
2
= ∫ dx
2 x 2 x x
13(1+ tan )+3−3 tan +8 tan( )
2 2 2
2 x
sec
2
= ∫ dx
x x x
2 2
13 tan −3 tan +16+8 tan( )
2 2 2
2 x
sec
2
= ∫ dx
2 x x
10 tan ( )+8 tan( )+16
2 2
Let tan ( x
2
) = t then we have
⇒
1
2
sec (
2 x
2
) dx = dt
⇒ sec (
2 x
2
) dx = 2dt
2dt
∴ I = ∫
2
10t +8t+16
dt
= ∫
2
5t +4t+8
1 dt
= ∫
5 2 4 8
t + t+
5 5
1 dt
= ∫
5 2 2 8
2 4 2 2
t + t+ ( ) −( ) +
5 5 5 5
1 dt
= ∫
5 2
2 4 8
(t+ ) − +
5 25 5
8 / 12
1 dt
= ∫
5 2 −4+40
2
(t+ ) +
5 25
1 dt
= ∫
5 2 6 2
2
(t+ ) +( )
5 5
2
t+
1 5 −1 5
= × tan ( ) + C
5 6 6
1 −1 5t+2
= tan ( ) + C
6 6
x
5 tan +2
1 −1 2
= tan ( ) + C
6 6
5
sin x cos x
c os8 x
∴ I=∫ dx
sin 3 x c os5 x
c os8 x
8
=∫ sec
3
x
dx
tan x
6
=∫ sec x
sec
2
xdx
tan3 x
2 3
(sec x)
=∫ 3
sec
2
xdx
tan x
2 3
(1+ tan x)
=∫ 3
× sec
2
xdx
tan x
6 4 2 2
(1+ tan x+3 tan x+3 tan x)× sec x
⇒ I = ∫
3
dx ...(ii)
tan x
by using substitution .
Let t = tan x. Then,
d(tan x) = dt
=> sec2 xdx = dt
6 4 2
(1+ t +3t +3t )
∴ I = ∫ dt
3
t
= ∫ (t-3 + t3 + 3t + 3t-1) dt
−2 4
t t 3 2
= − + + t + 3 log t + c
2 4 2
4
1 t 3 2
= − + + t + 3 log t + c
2 4 2
2t
We write dx = g'(t) dt
Thus I = ∫ f (x)dx = ∫ f (g(t))g (t)dt ′
This change of variable formula is one of the important tools available to us in the name of integration by substitution.
For example: ∫ 2x sin(x + 1)dx 2
Put x2 + 1 = t
2x dx = dt
Thus,
∫ sin(t) dt = - cos(t) + C
= - cos(x2 + 1) + C
−1
(i) ∫ sin(tan
dx
x)
2
1+x
Let tan-1 x = t
Differentiating both sides w.r.t.x
9 / 12
−1
d(tan x)
1
2
=
dt
dx
(Using dx
=
1
2
)
1+x 1+x
dx
2
= dt
1+x
Now,
Integrating the function
−1
sin(tan x)
∫
2
dx
1+x
2
dt
1+x
= ∫ sin t . dt
= - cos t + C
putting back t = tan-1 x
= - cos(tan-1 x) + C
(ii) ∫ tan xdx = ∫
sin x
cos x
dx
Let cos x = t
Differentiating both sides w.r.t.x
- sin x = dx
dt
sin x dx = - dt
Now,
sin x
∫ dx
cos x
= - log |t| + C
Putting back t = cos x
= -log |cos x| + C
= log |cos x|-1 + C
= log +C 1
| cos x|
= log |sec x| + C
(iii)∫ dx
2x
2
1+x
Let 1 + x2 = t
Differentiating both sides w.r.t.x
2x = dt
dx
2x dx = dt
Now,
Integrating the function
2x
∫ dx
2
1+x
= log |t| + C
Putting back t = 1 + x2
= log|1+ x2| + C
(iv)∫ 1
dx = ∫
x+x log x
1
dx
x(1+log x)
Let 1 + log x = t
Differentiate w.r.t.x
0+ =
dt
dx
1
dt 1
0+ dx
=
x
dt.x = dx
Now,
1 1
∫ ⋅ dx = ∫ ⋅ dx
x+x log x x(1+log x)
10 / 12
=∫ 1
dt . x
x(t)
=∫ 1
t
dt
= log|t| + C
Putting back t = 1 + log x
= log|1 + log x| + C
37. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
p(x) P (x)
Let's say that we want to evaluate ∫ [ ] dx, where is a proper rational fraction. In such cases, it is possible to write the
Q(x) Q(x)
integrand as a sum of simpler rational functions by using partial fraction decomposition. Post this, integration can be carried out
easily. The following image indicates some simple partial fractions which can be associated with various rational functions:
S. No. Form of the rational function Form of the partial fraction
px+q A B
1. (x−a)(x−b)
,a≠ b
x−a
+
x−b
px+q A B
2. (x−a)
2 x−a
+
(x−a)
2
2
px +qx+r C
3. A
x−a
+
B
x−b
+
x−c
(x−a)(x−b)(x−c)
2
px +qx+r A B C
4. 2 x−a
+
(x−a)
2
+
x−b
(x−a) (x−b)
2
px +qx+r A Bx+C
5. 2 x−a
+
2
(x−a)(x +bx+c) x +bx+c
2
(x−4)
(20x+35)
⇒
2
= (x+4)
A
+ B
2
(x−4) (x+4)
(20x+35) [A(x+4)+B]
⇒
2
= 2
(x−4) (x+4)
2
(x+4) (x+4) (x+4)
(ii) We write,
(x+1)(x+2)
1
= A
x+1
+ B
x+2
(x+1)(x+2)
= x+1
+ x+2
⇒ ex dx = dt or dx
= =dt
e
x
dt
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⇒ ∫
e
dx
x
−1
=∫ dt
t(t−1)
Let 1
= A
t
+ B
t−1
t(t−1)
⇒ 1 = A(t - 1) + Bt ...(i)
By putting t = 0 on both the sides of (i) we get A = -1
By putting t = 1 on both sides of (i) we get B = 1
−1
⇒ = 1
+ t t−1
1
t(t−1)
⇒ ∫
dt
=∫ dt
t
+∫ dt
t−1
t(t−1)
As we know that ∫ dx
x
= log |x| + C where C is a constant
t−1
⇒ ∫
dt
= -log |t| + log |t - 1| + C = log| t
| +C
t(t−1)
6
1
6
−1
∴
1
= + 1
−1
⇒ ∫
1
2
dx =∫ ( +
1
) dx
(x −9) 6(x+3) 6(x−3)
= − log|x + 3| +
1
6
1
6
log|x - 3| + C
(x−3)
= 1
6
log| | +C
(x+3)
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The integration can be handled using substitution by setting one of the complex product terms, such as $$ x+a $$ or $$ x+b $$, as the substitution variable. For instance, you can let $$ t = x + a $$, then $$ dt = dx $$, transforming the integral into a function of $$ t $$ that is easier to handle with simpler polynomial powers by solving partial fractions as needed. This substitution modifies the bounds when dealing with definite integrals and simplifies the function to integrate .
The choice of substitution can dramatically affect the simplicity or complexity of the integral process. Selecting a substitution that aligns with trigonometric identities can simplify the integration. For instance, using a half-angle substitution like $$ t = \tan(x/2) $$ might transform complex trigonometrical formulas into rational functions, which are easier to integrate. Conversely, improper substitution does not leverage these identities, possibly complicating the problem .
Integration by parts is typically favored when dealing with products of functions, especially when one function simplifies upon differentiation, and another maintains a stable integral form. This method is particularly useful when trying to integrate functions like logarithmic or inverse trigonometric functions multiplied by polynomials where separation into a more integrable form through differentiation and integration is possible .
To decompose a rational function into partial fractions, the denominator is factored into linear and/or irreducible quadratic factors. Each factor then forms a term in the decomposition with an unknown constant or polynomial numerator. Solving the resulting equations by equating coefficients or substituting values helps determine these unknowns. For example, for a rational function like $$ 1/((x+2)(x^2+1)) $$, we assume $$ A/(x+2) + (Bx+C)/(x^2+1) $$, and determine A, B, and C .
Integration of inverse trigonometric functions often involves using algebraic substitution or using their derivatives' antiderivative form. For instance, consider integrating functions like $$ \tan^{-1}(x) $$, where substitution such as $$ x = \tan(t) $$ leads the integral into one solvable by standard trigonometric identities or via integration by parts, potentially yielding expressions related to $$ x \tan^{-1}(x) $$ or its derivatives .
Splitting an integral into partial fractions becomes necessary or beneficial when dealing with rational functions whose denominator can be factored and doesn't indicate a simple antiderivative. By breaking down complex rational expressions into simpler fractions, the integral can often be converted into the sum of simpler terms that correspond to basic known integrals, aiding the process of manual calculation and making the integration more straightforward .
Trigonometric identities can simplify the integration process by transforming complex trigonometric functions into simpler forms. For example, identities such as $$ \sin^2(x) = (1 - \cos(2x))/2 $$ and $$ \cos^2(x) = (1 + \cos(2x))/2 $$ allow the expression under the integral to be rewritten in a simpler or more recognizable form, facilitating integration .
Symmetry can significantly simplify the computation of definite integrals, especially when the interval is symmetric about the y-axis or origin. For even functions, where $$ f(x) = f(-x) $$, integrating over symmetric intervals results in twice the integral from 0 to the positive boundary. Conversely, for odd functions where $$ f(x) = -f(-x) $$, the integral over a symmetric interval equals zero because the contributions from $$ f(x) $$ and $$ f(-x) $$ cancel each other out .
A function is symmetric, about the y-axis for even functions and about the origin for odd functions. For a function defined on a symmetric interval, an even function means the integral from $$ -a $$ to $$ a $$ equals twice the integral from 0 to $$ a $$ due to function symmetry. For an odd function, such symmetry over identical bounds around zero results in portions cancelling out, leading to an integral of zero, significantly simplifying calculation .
To simplify integrals involving a natural logarithm, one can leverage substitution alongside logarithmic identities. By selecting appropriate substitutions, for example, setting $$ u = \,log(x) $$, we can transform the function into a simpler form where standard integration rules apply, effectively changing the composition of the integral to a more manageable form. Additionally, integration by parts may be used by setting the logarithm as one of the components .