The value of the integral int_0^fracpi4fracx \, dxsin^4(2x)+cos^4(2x) equals:

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula King's Property of Definite Integrals: int_a^b f(x) \, dx = int_a^b f(a+b-x) \, dx ### Core Logic Let the given integral be I: I = int_0^fracpi4fracx \, dxsin^4(2x)+cos^4(2x) Substitute 2x = t implies 2dx = dt implies dx = frac12dt. When x = 0 implies t = 0, and when x = fracpi4 implies t = fracpi2. I = frac14 int_0^fracpi2 fract \, dtsin^4t + cos^4t quad implies (1) ### Step 1: Apply King's Property Applying the property int_0^a f(t) \, dt = int_0^a f(a-t) \, dt: I = frac14 int_0^fracpi2 fracleft(fracpi2 - tright) dtsin^4left(fracpi2-tright) + cos^4left(fracpi2-tright) I = frac14 int_0^fracpi2 fracleft(fracpi2 - tright) dtcos^4t + sin^4t quad implies (2) Adding equations (1) and (2): 2I = frac14 int_0^fracpi2 fracfracpi2 dtsin^4t + cos^4t 2I = fracpi8 int_0^fracpi2 fracdtsin^4t + cos^4t 2I = fracpi8 int_0^fracpi2 fracsec^4t \, dttan^4t + 1 2I = fracpi8 int_0^fracpi2 frac(1 + tan^2t)sec^2t \, dttan^4t + 1 ### Step 2: Substitution and Algebraic Limits Let tan t = y implies sec^2t \, dt = dy. When t = 0 implies y = 0, and when t = fracpi2 implies y = infty. 2I = fracpi8 int_0^infty frac(1 + y^2) \, dy1 + y^4 I = fracpi16 int_0^infty frac1 + frac1y^2y^2 + frac1y^2 \, dy Now put y - frac1y = p implies left(1 + frac1y^2right) dy = dp. When y to 0^+ implies p to -infty, and when y to infty implies p to infty. Also, y^2 + frac1y^2 = p^2 + 2 = p^2 + (sqrt2)^2. I = fracpi16 int_-infty^infty fracdpp^2 + (sqrt2)^2 I = fracpi16sqrt2 left[ tan^-1left(fracpsqrt2right) right]_-infty^infty $I = fracpi16sqrt2 left( fracpi2 - left(-fracpi2right) right) = fracpi^216sqrt2 = fracsqrt2pi^232 ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Integrand containing x in the numerator and symmetric trigonometric functions in the denominator. Shortcut: The elimination of x using King's property is standard. For integrals containing frac1+y^21+y^4, dividing by y^2 transforms the denominator into a perfect square form left(y-frac1yright)^2+2, making substitution trivial. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Definite Integrals Class 11 Mathematics: Trigonometric Identities

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Q12 jee_main_2026_21_jan_morning Properties of Definite Integrals with Modulus
The value of int_-pi/6^pi/6left(fracpi+4x^111-sin(|x|+pi/6)right)dx is equal to
  • A. 2pi
  • B. 4pi
  • C. 8pi
  • D. 6pi

Solution

### Related Formula int_-a^a f(x) dx = int_0^a [f(x) + f(-x)] dx ### Core Logic Let I = int_-pi/6^pi/6fracpi+4x^111-sin(|x|+pi/6)dx. The denominator 1 - sin(|x| + pi/6) is an even function. The numerator can be split into an even part (pi) and an odd part (4x^11). int_-a^a frac4x^111-sin(|x|+pi/6) dx = 0 quad text(Since integrand is odd) ### Step 1: Simplify to Even Integral We are left with the even part: I = int_-pi/6^pi/6 fracpi1 - sin(|x| + pi/6) dx Using even function property int_-a^a f(x) dx = 2 int_0^a f(x) dx: I = 2pi int_0^pi/6 frac11 - sin(x + pi/6) dx ### Step 2: Substitution Let t = x + fracpi6 Rightarrow dt = dx. Limits: when x = 0 Rightarrow t = pi/6, when x = pi/6 Rightarrow t = pi/3. I = 2pi int_pi/6^pi/3 fracdt1 - sin t ### Step 3: Solve the Integral Rationalize the denominator: I = 2pi int_pi/6^pi/3 frac1 + sin t(1 - sin t)(1 + sin t) dt I = 2pi int_pi/6^pi/3 frac1 + sin tcos^2 t dt I = 2pi int_pi/6^pi/3 (sec^2 t + sec t tan t) dt Integrate directly: I = 2pi left[ tan t + sec t right]_pi/6^pi/3 Evaluate limits: Upper limit (pi/3): tan(pi/3) + sec(pi/3) = sqrt3 + 2 Lower limit (pi/6): tan(pi/6) + sec(pi/6) = frac1sqrt3 + frac2sqrt3 = frac3sqrt3 = sqrt3 I = 2pi [(sqrt3 + 2) - sqrt3] = 2pi (2) = 4pi ### Pattern Recognition Symmetric limits [-a, a] instantly demand testing for odd/even parity. Any mixed polynomial like c + k x^textodd over an even denominator guarantees the odd power term strictly vanishes, halving calculation time. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Maths: Definite Integration Class 11 Maths: Trigonometric Functions
Q25 jee_main_2026_21_jan_morning Absolute Value Integrals
6int_0^pileft|left(sin3x+sin2x+sin xright)right|dx is equal to.....
Numerical Answer. Answer: 17 to 17

Solution

### Related Formula sin A + sin B = 2 sinleft(fracA+B2right) cosleft(fracA-B2right) sin 2x = 2 sin x cos x cos 2x = 2 cos^2 x - 1 ### Core Logic Let I = 6int_0^pi|sin 3x + sin x + sin 2x| dx. Apply sum-to-product on sin 3x + sin x: sin 3x + sin x = 2 sin(2x) cos(x) So the expression becomes: |2 sin(2x) cos x + sin 2x| = |sin 2x (2 cos x + 1)| = |2 sin x cos x (2 cos x + 1)| Since x in [0, pi], sin x geq 0. We can pull it out of the modulus. I = 12 int_0^pi sin x |2 cos^2 x + cos x| dx ### Step 1: Coordinate Substitution Substitute t = cos x, then dt = -sin x dx. Limits: when x = 0, t = 1. When x = pi, t = -1. I = 12 int_-1^1 |2t^2 + t| dt ### Step 2: Resolve Modulus Intervals The roots of 2t^2 + t = 0 are t = 0 and t = -1/2. The quadratic 2t^2 + t is negative in the interval (-1/2, 0) and positive elsewhere. Split the integral: I = 12 left[ int_-1^-1/2 (2t^2 + t) dt - int_-1/2^0 (2t^2 + t) dt + int_0^1 (2t^2 + t) dt right]
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### Step 3: Evaluate Integrals Anti-derivative: F(t) = frac2t^33 + fract^22. F(1) = 2/3 + 1/2 = 7/6 F(0) = 0 F(-1/2) = 2(-1/8)/3 + 1/8 = -1/12 + 1/8 = 1/24 F(-1) = -2/3 + 1/2 = -1/6 Evaluate each segment: 1) int_-1^-1/2 = F(-1/2) - F(-1) = 1/24 - (-1/6) = 1/24 + 4/24 = 5/24 2) -int_-1/2^0 = -(F(0) - F(-1/2)) = -(0 - 1/24) = 1/24 3) int_0^1 = F(1) - F(0) = 7/6 - 0 = 28/24 Sum of parts inside bracket: frac524 + frac124 + frac2824 = frac3424 = frac1712 ### Step 4: Final Output I = 12 times frac1712 = 17 ### Pattern Recognition Whenever an integral features a cascading sum of sine frequencies like sin(kx), pair the highest and lowest frequencies first. The resulting common factor often matches the middle term, instantly yielding a clean polynomial substitution under t = cos x. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Maths: Definite Integration Class 11 Maths: Trigonometric Functions
Q60 jee_main_2025_07_april_morning Properties of Definite Integrals
The integral int_0^pi frac(x + 3)sin x1 + 3cos^2x dx is equal to:
  • A. fracpisqrt3 (pi + 1)
  • B. fracpisqrt3 (pi + 2)
  • C. fracpi3sqrt3 (pi + 6)
  • D. fracpi2sqrt3 (pi + 4)

Solution

### Related Formula King's Property of Definite Integrals: int_a^b f(x) dx = int_a^b f(a + b - x) dx ### Core Logic Let the given integral be: I = int_0^pi frac(x + 3)sin x1 + 3cos^2x dx quad dots (1) Applying King's property (x to pi - x): I = int_0^pi frac(pi - x + 3)sin(pi - x)1 + 3cos^2(pi - x) dx I = int_0^pi frac(pi - x + 3)sin x1 + 3cos^2x dx quad dots (2) ### Step 1: Eliminate the x Variable Adding equations (1) and (2): 2I = int_0^pi frac[(x + 3) + (pi - x + 3)]sin x1 + 3cos^2x dx 2I = (pi + 6)int_0^pi fracsin x1 + 3cos^2x dx Using the symmetric property int_0^2a f(x)dx = 2int_0^a f(x)dx if f(2a-x)=f(x): 2I = 2(pi + 6)int_0^pi/2 fracsin x1 + 3cos^2x dx I = (pi + 6)int_0^pi/2 fracsin x1 + 3cos^2x dx ### Step 2: Solve Using Substitution Let t = sqrt3cos x. Then dt = -sqrt3sin x dx implies sin x dx = -fracdtsqrt3. Change in integration boundaries: - When x = 0 implies t = sqrt3 - When x = pi/2 implies t = 0 Substituting into the integral: I = (pi + 6) int_sqrt3^0 frac-dt/sqrt31 + t^2 = fracpi + 6sqrt3 int_0^sqrt3 fracdt1 + t^2 I = fracpi + 6sqrt3 left[ tan^-1t right]_0^sqrt3 = fracpi + 6sqrt3 left( tan^-1sqrt3 - 0 right) I = fracpi + 6sqrt3 cdot fracpi3 = fracpi3sqrt3(pi + 6) ### Pattern Recognition Whenever you encounter a linear x factor multiplying trigonometric components in a definite integral with symmetric limits like 0 to pi, executing King's property first is almost guaranteed to cleanly wipe out that variable element. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Definite Integrals
Q58 jee_main_2025_08_april_evening Properties of Definite Integrals
Let f(x) be a a positive function and I_1 = int_-frac12^1 2xf(2x(1 - 2x)) \, dx and I_2 = int_-1^2 f(x(1 - x)) \, dx. Then the value of fracI_2I_1 is equal to
  • A. 9
  • B. 6
  • C. 12
  • D. 4

Solution

### Related Formula int_a^b f(x) \, dx = int_a^b f(a+b-x) \, dx ### Core Logic Perform variable substitution to match the arguments and limit bounds across both separate integral functions before invoking King's property. ### Step 1: Perform Base Transformation Substitution In I_1, let 2x = t implies 2dx = dt. Limits mapping: x = -1/2 implies t = -1; x = 1 implies t = 2. I_1 = frac12 int_-1^2 t f(t(1-t)) \, dt implies 2I_1 = int_-1^2 t f(t(1-t)) \, dt ### Step 2: Invoke Integral Mirror Properties Apply the identity using parameters (a+b-t) = (1-t): 2I_1 = int_-1^2 (1-t) f((1-t)(1-(1-t))) \, dt 2I_1 = int_-1^2 f(t(1-t)) \, dt - int_-1^2 t f(t(1-t)) \, dt ### Step 3: Final Matrix Matching Evaluation Notice component blocks align exactly with I_2 definition values: 2I_1 = I_2 - 2I_1 implies 4I_1 = I_2 fracI_2I_1 = 4 ### Pattern Recognition Symmetric transformations highlighting factor expressions like x(1-x) coupled with an external linear multiplier term x naturally simplify to half-weight area forms using reflection rules. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Definite Integrals
Q61 jee_main_2025_08_april_evening Integration of Absolute Value Functions
The integral int_-1^frac32left(left|pi^2mathrmxsin (pi mathrmx)right|right) dx is equal to :
  • A. 3 + 2pi
  • B. 4 + pi
  • C. 1 + 3pi
  • D. 2 + 3pi

Solution

### Related Formula int x sin(pi x) \, dx = -fracxpicos(pi x) + fracsin(pi x)pi^2 ### Core Logic Track sign configurations across the target integration segments to drop absolute modulus walls effectively at clean quadrant intervals. ### Step 1: Break Apart the Modulus Domain For x in [-1, 1], product value elements x sin(pi x) ge 0. For x in [1, 3/2], values drop below zero: I = pi^2 left\ int_-1^1 x sin(pi x) \, dx - int_1^3/2 x sin(pi x) \, dx right\ ### Step 2: Integrate the Even Function Block Since x sin(pi x) is symmetric and even: int_-1^1 x sin(pi x) \, dx = 2 int_0^1 x sin(pi x) \, dx = 2 left[ -fracxpicos(pi x) + fracsin(pi x)pi^2 right]_0^1 = frac2pi ### Step 3: Subtract the Inverse Segment Evaluating boundary limits across the secondary phase track: int_1^3/2 x sin(pi x) \, dx = left[ -fracxpicos(pi x) + fracsin(pi x)pi^2 right]_1^3/2 = left( 0 - frac1pi^2 right) - left( frac1pi right) = -frac1pi^2 - frac1pi I = pi^2 left\ frac2pi - left(-frac1pi^2 - frac1piright) right\ = pi^2 left( frac3pi + frac1pi^2 right) = 3pi + 1 ### Pattern Recognition Products of two odd tracking metrics (like linear variable x matched with sinusoidal waves) yield overall even systems, enabling rapid evaluation over center-aligned domains. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Definite Integrals

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