Let f(x) be a a positive function and I₁ = ∫-(1)/(2)¹ 2xf(2x(1 - 2x)) dx and I₂ = ∫₋₁² f(x(1 - x)) dx. Then the value of (I₂)/(I₁) is equal to

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula
∫ₐb f(x) dx = ∫ₐb 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 I₁, let 2x = t 2dx = dt. Limits mapping: x = -1/2 t = -1; x = 1 t = 2.

I₁ = (1)/(2) ∫₋₁² t f(t(1-t)) dt 2I₁ = ∫₋₁² t f(t(1-t)) dt
Step 2: Invoke Integral Mirror Properties

Apply the identity using parameters (a+b-t) = (1-t):

2I₁ = ∫₋₁² (1-t) f((1-t)(1-(1-t))) dt 2I₁ = ∫₋₁² f(t(1-t)) dt - ∫₋₁² t f(t(1-t)) dt
Step 3: Final Matrix Matching Evaluation

Notice component blocks align exactly with I₂ definition values:

2I₁ = I₂ - 2I₁ 4I₁ = I₂ (I₂)/(I₁) = 4
Pattern Recognition

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Q12 jee_main_2026_21_jan_morning Properties of Definite Integrals with Modulus
The value of ∫-π/6π/6( π+4x¹¹1- (|x|+π/6))dx is equal to
  • A. 2π
  • B. 4π
  • C. 8π
  • D. 6π

Solution

Related Formula
∫₋ₐa f(x) dx = ∫₀a [f(x) + f(-x)] dx
Core Logic

Let I = ∫-π/6π/6 π+4x¹¹1- (|x|+π/6)dx. The denominator 1 - (|x| + π/6) is an even function. The numerator can be split into an even part (π) and an odd part (4x¹¹).

∫₋ₐa 4x¹¹1- (|x|+π/6) dx = 0 (Since integrand is odd)
Step 1: Simplify to Even Integral

We are left with the even part:

I = ∫-π/6π/6 (π)/(1 - (|x| + π/6)) dx

Using even function property ∫₋ₐa f(x) dx = 2 ∫₀a f(x) dx:

I = 2π ∫₀π/6 (1)/(1 - (x + π/6)) dx
Step 2: Substitution

Let t = x + (π)/(6) ⇒ dt = dx. Limits: when x = 0 ⇒ t = π/6, when x = π/6 ⇒ t = π/3.

I = 2π ∫π/6π/3 (dt)/(1 - t)
Step 3: Solve the Integral

Rationalize the denominator:

I = 2π ∫π/6π/3 (1 + t)/((1 - t)(1 + t)) dt I = 2π ∫π/6π/3 (1 + t)/( ² t) dt I = 2π ∫π/6π/3 ( ² t + t t) dt

Integrate directly:

I = 2π [ t + t ]π/6π/3

Evaluate limits: Upper limit (π/3): (π/3) + (π/3) = √(3) + 2 Lower limit (π/6): (π/6) + (π/6) = 1√(3) + 2√(3) = 3√(3) = √(3)

I = 2π [(√(3) + 2) - √(3)] = 2π (2) = 4π
Pattern Recognition

Symmetric limits [-a, a] instantly demand testing for odd/even parity. Any mixed polynomial like c + k xodd over an even denominator guarantees the odd power term strictly vanishes, halving calculation time.

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Q25 jee_main_2026_21_jan_morning Absolute Value Integrals
6∫₀π|( 3x+ 2x+ x)|dx is equal to.....
Numerical Answer. Answer: 17 to 17

Solution

Related Formula
A + B = 2 ((A+B)/(2)) ((A-B)/(2)) 2x = 2 x x 2x = 2 ² x - 1
Core Logic

Let I = 6∫₀π| 3x + x + 2x| dx. Apply sum-to-product on 3x + x: 3x + x = 2 (2x) (x)

So the expression becomes: |2 (2x) x + 2x| = | 2x (2 x + 1)| = |2 x x (2 x + 1)| Since x in [0, π], x ≥ 0. We can pull it out of the modulus. I = 12 ∫₀π x |2 ² x + x| dx

Step 1: Coordinate Substitution

Substitute t = x, then dt = - x dx. Limits: when x = 0, t = 1. When x = π, t = -1.

I = 12 ∫₋₁¹ |2t² + t| dt
Step 2: Resolve Modulus Intervals

The roots of 2t² + t = 0 are t = 0 and t = -1/2. The quadratic 2t² + t is negative in the interval (-1/2, 0) and positive elsewhere. Split the integral:

I = 12 [ ∫₋₁-1/2 (2t² + t) dt - ∫-1/2⁰ (2t² + t) dt + ∫₀¹ (2t² + t) dt ]

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Step 3: Evaluate Integrals

Anti-derivative: F(t) = (2t³)/(3) + (t²)/(2). 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:

  • ∫₋₁-1/2 = F(-1/2) - F(-1) = 1/24 - (-1/6) = 1/24 + 4/24 = 5/24
  • -∫-1/2⁰ = -(F(0) - F(-1/2)) = -(0 - 1/24) = 1/24
  • ∫₀¹ = F(1) - F(0) = 7/6 - 0 = 28/24
  • Sum of parts inside bracket: (5)/(24) + (1)/(24) + (28)/(24) = (34)/(24) = (17)/(12)

Step 4: Final Output
I = 12 × (17)/(12) = 17
Pattern Recognition

Whenever an integral features a cascading sum of sine frequencies like (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 = x.

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Q22 jee_main_2026_21_jan_evening Properties of Definite Integrals
If ∫₀¹4 ⁻¹(1-2x+4x²)dx=a ⁻¹(2)-b ₑ(5), where a, b in N, then (2a+b) is equal to ____.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 9 to 9

Solution

Related Formula
⁻¹(y) = ⁻¹((1)/(y)) ⁻¹((x - y)/(1 + xy)) = ⁻¹x - ⁻¹y King's Property: ∫₀^a f(x)dx = ∫₀^a f(a-x)dx
Core Logic

Let I = ∫₀¹ ⁻¹(1-2x+4x²) dx. Convert ⁻¹ to ⁻¹:

⁻¹(1 + 2x(2x-1)) = ⁻¹( (1)/(1 + 2x(2x-1)) )

Notice that 2x - (2x-1) = 1. Thus, the integrand is ⁻¹( (2x - (2x-1))/(1 + 2x(2x-1)) ).

I = ∫₀¹ ( ⁻¹(2x) - ⁻¹(2x-1) ) dx
Step 1: Apply Definite Integral Properties

Applying King's property to the second term ∫₀¹ ⁻¹(2x-1) dx:

x → 1-x ∫₀¹ ⁻¹(2(1-x)-1) dx = ∫₀¹ ⁻¹(1-2x) dx = -∫₀¹ ⁻¹(2x-1) dx

Wait, this implies ∫₀¹ ⁻¹(2x-1) dx = 0! Thus, I = ∫₀¹ ⁻¹(2x) dx.

Step 2: Integration by Parts

Solve ∫₀¹ ⁻¹(2x) · 1 dx:

I = [ x ⁻¹(2x) ]₀¹ - ∫₀¹ x (2)/(1+4x²) dx I = ⁻¹(2) - (1)/(4) ∫₀¹ (8x)/(1+4x²) dx

Let 1+4x² = t 8x dx = dt. At x=0, t=1; at x=1, t=5.

I = ⁻¹(2) - (1)/(4) ∫₁⁵ (dt)/(t) = ⁻¹(2) - (1)/(4) ln(5)
Step 3: Compare and Calculate Result

The original integral has a factor of 4:

4I = 4 ⁻¹(2) - ln(5)

Compare with a ⁻¹(2) - b ₑ(5):

a = 4, b = 1

Therefore, 2a + b = 2(4) + 1 = 9.

Pattern Recognition

Always convert ⁻¹ quadratic inputs into ⁻¹(x-y)/(1+xy) forms. Apply King's property on symmetric limits; often one piece vanishes entirely.

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Q15 jee_main_2026_22_january_morning Properties of Definite Integrals
The value of ∫-(π)/(2)(π)/(2)((1)/([x]+4))dx, where [ ] denotes the greatest integer function, is
  • A. (1)/(60)(21π-1)
  • B. (1)/(60)(π-7)
  • C. (7)/(60)(3π-1)
  • D. (7)/(60)(π-3)

Solution

Related Formula
The greatest integer function [x] is piecewise constant on intervals [n, n+1). ∫ₐb f(x) dx is broken into sub-intervals where f(x) is constant.
Core Logic

The integral bounds are from -π/2 ≈ -1.57 to π/2 ≈ 1.57. We must split the integral at every integer point between these bounds.

Intervals:

  • [-π/2, -1) [x] = -2
  • [-1, 0) [x] = -1
  • [0, 1) [x] = 0
  • [1, π/2) [x] = 1
Step 1: Splitting the Integral
I = ∫-π/2π/2(1)/([x]+4)dx I = ∫-π/2⁻¹ (1)/(-2 + 4) dx + ∫₋₁⁰ (1)/(-1 + 4) dx + ∫₀¹ (1)/(0 + 4) dx + ∫₁π/2 (1)/(1 + 4) dx
Step 2: Evaluating Sub-integrals
I = ∫-π/2⁻¹ (1)/(2) dx + ∫₋₁⁰ (1)/(3) dx + ∫₀¹ (1)/(4) dx + ∫₁π/2 (1)/(5) dx

Evaluate the limits for each constant integral:

I = (1)/(2) ( -1 - (-(π)/(2)) ) + (1)/(3) (0 - (-1)) + (1)/(4) (1 - 0) + (1)/(5) ( (π)/(2) - 1 ) I = (1)/(2) ( (π)/(2) - 1 ) + (1)/(3) + (1)/(4) + (1)/(5) ( (π)/(2) - 1 )
Step 3: Simplifying the Expression

Group the ( (π)/(2) - 1 ) terms:

I = ((1)/(2) + (1)/(5)) ( (π)/(2) - 1 ) + (1)/(3) + (1)/(4) I = (7)/(10) ( (π)/(2) - 1 ) + (7)/(12) I = (7π)/(20) - (7)/(10) + (7)/(12)

Find a common denominator for the constants (LCD is 60):

-(7)/(10) + (7)/(12) = -(42)/(60) + (35)/(60) = -(7)/(60)

Rewrite (7π)/(20) with denominator 60:

(7π)/(20) = (21π)/(60)

So,

I = (21π)/(60) - (7)/(60) = (7(3π - 1))/(60) = (7)/(60)(3π - 1)
Pattern Recognition

Integration of step functions always transforms into a simple sum of rectangle areas (cᵢ × Δ xᵢ). Immediately break the bounds at integers, turning a calculus problem into elementary arithmetic.

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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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