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Let y = f(x) be a thrice differentiable function in (-5, 5) . Let the tangents to the curve y = f(x) at (1, f(1)) and (3, f(3)) make angles (π)/(6) and (π)/(4) , respectively with positive x-axis. If 27∫₁³((f'(t))² + 1)f''(t)dt = α + β √(3) where α, β are integers, then the value of α +β equals

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula
Slope of tangent at x=a is f'(a) = θ ∫ uⁿ du = uⁿ⁺¹n+1
Core Logic

Given y=f(x), the derivatives at the given points correspond to the slope of tangents:

. (dy)/(dx) |x=1 = f'(1) = ((π)/(6)) = 1√(3) . (dy)/(dx) |x=3 = f'(3) = ((π)/(4)) = 1

We must evaluate the integral:

I = ∫₁³ ( (f'(t))² + 1 ) f''(t) dt
Step 1: Integration by Substitution

Let z = f'(t). Then dz = f''(t)dt. The limits of integration change accordingly: When t = 1, z = f'(1) = 1√(3) When t = 3, z = f'(3) = 1

The integral becomes:

I = ∫1/√(3)¹ (z² + 1) dz I = [ (z³)/(3) + z ]1/√(3)¹
Step 2: Evaluating the Definite Integral

Plug in the limits:

I = ( (1³)/(3) + 1 ) - ( (1)/(3) · 13√(3) + 1√(3) ) I = (4)/(3) - ( 19√(3) + 99√(3) ) I = (4)/(3) - 109√(3) = (4)/(3) - 10√(3)27
Step 3: Finding alpha and beta

We are given that 27 · I = α + β√(3).

27 ( (4)/(3) - 10√(3)27 ) = 36 - 10√(3)

Comparing with α + β√(3), we get: α = 36 β = -10

Therefore, α + β = 36 - 10 = 26.

Pattern Recognition

Integrals containing a function derivative alongside its second derivative are classic substitution traps. Set u = f'(x) directly.

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Q23 jee_main_2026_23_january_evening Properties of Definite Integrals
The number of elements in the set S = x: x in [0, 100] and ∫₀x t² (x - t) dt = x² is
Numerical Answer. Answer: 16 to 16

Solution

Related Formula

Integration by parts formula: ∫ u dv = uv - ∫ v du.

Core Logic

Let I(x) = ∫₀x t² (x - t) dt. Use integration by parts. Let u = t² and dv = (x - t) dt v = (x - t).

I(x) = [t² (x - t)]₀x - ∫₀x 2t (x - t) dt I(x) = x² (0) - 0 - ∫₀x 2t (x - t) dt I(x) = x² - ∫₀x 2t (x - t) dt
Step 1: Second Integration by Parts

Now integrate ∫₀x 2t (x - t) dt by parts again: Let u = 2t and dv = (x - t) dt v = - (x - t).

= [2t(- (x - t))]₀x - ∫₀x 2(- (x - t)) dt = (-2x (0) - 0) + ∫₀x 2 (x - t) dt = 0 + [2 (x - t)]₀x = 2 (0) - 2 (x) = 2 - 2 x
Step 2: Equating and Solving

Substitute this back into the first equation:

I(x) = x² - (2 - 2 x) = x² + 2 x - 2

We are given I(x) = x². Therefore:

x² + 2 x - 2 = x² 2 x = 2 x = 1

The solutions for x = 1 are x = 2nπ, where n is an integer. We need the roots in the interval [0, 100]. 0 ≤ 2nπ ≤ 100 0 ≤ n ≤ (100)/(2π) ≈ (100)/(6.28) ≈ 15.92.

Since n must be an integer, n takes values 0, 1, 2, , 15. The total number of solutions is 16.

Pattern Recognition

Convoluted-looking definite integrals containing a shift (x-t) often rapidly unpack through successive integration by parts where the polynomial variable diminishes until exhaustion.

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Q11 jee_main_2026_24_january_morning Integration by Substitution
Let f(t) = ∫ ( (1 - ( ₑ t))/(1 - ( ₑ t)) ) dt, t > 1. If f(eπ/2) = -eπ/2 and f(eπ/4) = α eπ/4, then α equals
  • A. -1 - √(2)
  • B. -1 - 2√(2)
  • C. 1 + √(2)
  • D. -1 + √(2)

Solution

Related Formula
∫ e^x (g(x) + g'(x)) dx = e^x g(x) + C 1 - x = 2 ²(x/2) x = 2 (x/2) (x/2)
Core Logic

Let ₑ t = x ⇒ t = e^x ⇒ dt = e^x dx.

f(t) = ∫ (1 - x)/(1 - x) e^x dx = ∫ e^x ( (1)/(2 ²(x/2)) - (2 (x/2) (x/2))/(2 ²(x/2)) ) dx = ∫ e^x ( (1)/(2)cosec²(x/2) - (x/2) ) dx
Step 1: Integration

Let g(x) = - (x/2). Then g'(x) = (1)/(2)cosec²(x/2). The integral fits the standard form ∫ e^x (g(x) + g'(x)) dx.

f(t) = -e^x ((x)/(2)) + C = -t (( ₑ t)/(2)) + C
Step 2: Finding Constant of Integration

Given f(eπ/2) = -eπ/2:

-eπ/2 ((π/2)/(2)) + C = -eπ/2 -eπ/2 (1) + C = -eπ/2 ⇒ C = 0
Step 3: Calculating Alpha

Find f(eπ/4):

f(eπ/4) = -eπ/4 ((π/4)/(2)) = -eπ/4 ((π)/(8))

Recall (π/8) = √(2) + 1.

f(eπ/4) = -eπ/4(√(2) + 1) = α eπ/4

Thus, α = -(1 + √(2)) = -1 - √(2).

Pattern Recognition

Logarithmic inputs in integrals are the classic cue to substitute t = e^x which inherently sets up the e^x(f(x) + f'(x)) format.

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Q21 jee_main_2026_24_january_evening Integral Equations
If f(x) satisfies the relation f(x) = e^x + ∫₀¹ (y + x e^x) f(y) dy, then e + f(0) is equal to
Numerical Answer. Answer: 2 to 2

Solution

Related Formula
Separate variables out of definite integrals bounds: ∫ₐb k(x) h(y) dy = k(x) ∫ₐb h(y) dy
Core Logic

Expand the integral by distributing f(y):

f(x) = e^x + ∫₀¹ y f(y) dy + x e^x ∫₀¹ f(y) dy

Since the integrals evaluate to constants, let:

A = ∫₀¹ y f(y) dy B = ∫₀¹ f(y) dy

Thus, the function becomes:

f(x) = e^x + A + B x e^x
Step 1: Setting up equation for A

Substitute f(y) = e^y + A + B y e^y back into the integral for A:

A = ∫₀¹ y(e^y + A + B y e^y) dy A = ∫₀¹ (y e^y + A y + B y² e^y) dy

Integrate by parts: ∫₀¹ y e^y dy = [y e^y - e^y]₀¹ = (e - e) - (0 - 1) = 1 ∫₀¹ y² e^y dy = [y² e^y - 2y e^y + 2e^y]₀¹ = (e - 2e + 2e) - 2 = e - 2 ∫₀¹ A y dy = (A)/(2)

So,

A = 1 + (A)/(2) + B(e - 2) (A)/(2) - B(e - 2) = 1 (1)
Step 2: Setting up equation for B

Substitute f(y) back into the integral for B:

B = ∫₀¹ (e^y + A + B y e^y) dy

Integrate terms: ∫₀¹ e^y dy = e - 1 ∫₀¹ A dy = A ∫₀¹ B y e^y dy = B(1) = B

So,

B = (e - 1) + A + B

0 = e - 1 + A A = 1 - e

Step 3: Calculating f(0)

Substitute

Step 3: Calculating f(0)

Substitute $A = 1 - einto the expression forf(0): From the general equation,f(x) = e^x + A + B x e^x.

f(0) = e⁰ + A + B(0)e⁰ = 1 + Af(0) = 1 + (1 - e) = 2 - e

The question asks for

The question asks for $e + f(0):

e + f(0) = e + (2 - e) = 2
Pattern Recognition

Any integral equation containing definite integrals of the unknown function behaves exactly like a linear system of constants. Strip the independent variable

Pattern Recognition

Any integral equation containing definite integrals of the unknown function behaves exactly like a linear system of constants. Strip the independent variable $xoutside the integral and equate the numerical integral blocks to arbitrary constants likeAandB$.

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Q11 jee_main_2026_28_january_morning Indefinite Integration
If ∫( 1-5 ²x ⁵x ²x)dx=f(x)+C where C is the constant of integration, then f((π)/(6))-f((π)/(4)) is equal to
  • A. 1√(3)(26+√(3))
  • B. 4√(3)(8-√(6))
  • C. 1√(3)(26-√(3))
  • D. 2√(3)(4+√(6))

Solution

Core Logic

Split the integral into two terms:

I = ∫ (1)/( ⁵ x ² x) dx - ∫ (5 ² x)/( ⁵ x ² x) dx I = ∫ ( ² x)/( ⁵ x) dx - 5 ∫ (1)/( ⁵ x) dx
Step 1: Integration by Parts

Take the first integral I₁ = ∫ (1)/( ⁵ x) · ² x dx. Apply Integration by Parts taking u = (1)/( ⁵ x) and dv = ² x dx:

I₁ = (1)/( ⁵ x) · x - ∫ ( -(5 x)/( ⁶ x) ) x dx I₁ = ( x)/( ⁵ x) + 5 ∫ ( x)/( ⁶ x) · ( x)/( x) dx I₁ = ( x)/( ⁵ x) + 5 ∫ (1)/( ⁵ x) dx
Step 2: Re-substituting into Total Integral
I = ( ( x)/( ⁵ x) + 5 ∫ (1)/( ⁵ x) dx ) - 5 ∫ (1)/( ⁵ x) dx

The integral terms exactly cancel out:

I = ( x)/( ⁵ x) + C

Thus, f(x) = ( x)/( ⁵ x).

Step 3: Function Evaluation

Calculate f((π)/(6)):

f((π)/(6)) = ( (π/6))/( ⁵(π/6)) = 1/√(3)(1/2)⁵ = 32√(3)

Calculate f((π)/(4)):

f((π)/(4)) = ( (π/4))/( ⁵(π/4)) = 1(1/√(2))⁵ = (√(2))⁵ = 4√(2)

Difference:

f((π)/(6)) - f((π)/(4)) = 32√(3) - 4√(2) = 4√(3)(8 - √(6))
Pattern Recognition

Integrals of the form ∫ (complicated term 1 - complicated term 2) dx often cancel perfectly when Integration by Parts is applied to just one of the terms. Look for derivative relationships between the numerators.

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Q12 jee_main_2026_28_january_morning Definite Integration
Let f be a polynomial function such that f(x²+1)=x⁴+5x²+2, for all xin R. Then ∫₀³f(x)dx is equal to
  • A. (41)/(3)
  • B. (33)/(2)
  • C. (27)/(2)
  • D. (5)/(3)

Solution

Core Logic

We need to find the explicit form of f(t). Let x² + 1 = t. This implies x² = t - 1. Substitute this back into the given equation f(x²+1) = x⁴ + 5x² + 2:

f(t) = (t - 1)² + 5(t - 1) + 2 f(t) = (t² - 2t + 1) + 5t - 5 + 2 f(t) = t² + 3t - 2
Step 1: Evaluate the Integral

Now, we compute the definite integral:

∫₀³ f(t) dt = ∫₀³ (t² + 3t - 2) dt = [ (t³)/(3) + (3t²)/(2) - 2t ]₀³

Substitute upper limit 3:

= ( (27)/(3) + (27)/(2) - 6 ) - (0) = 9 + (27)/(2) - 6 = 3 + (27)/(2) = (33)/(2)
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