Let f: (0, ∞) → R be a twice differentiable function. If for some a ≠ 0 , ∫₀¹ f(λ x) dλ = a f(x) , f(1) = 1 and f(16) = (1)/(8) , then 16 - f'((1)/(16)) is equal to

Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical value Answer: 112 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula
Leibniz Integral Rule for differentiation: (d)/(dx)∫₀x f(t) dt = f(x)
Core Logic

Perform variable substitution inside the integral: let λ x = t dλ = (1)/(x) dt. When λ = 0 t = 0; when λ = 1 t = x. The equation transforms to:

(1)/(x) ∫₀x f(t) dt = a f(x) ∫₀x f(t) dt = a x f(x)
Step 1: Differentiate with respect to x

Using Leibniz rule and product rule:

f(x) = a [x f'(x) + f(x)] (1 - a)f(x) = a x f'(x) (f'(x))/(f(x)) = (1-a)/(a) (1)/(x)

Integrating both sides yields:

ln f(x) = ((1-a)/(a))ln x + c f(x) = C x(1-a)/(a)
Step 2: Calculate Constants using boundaries

Given f(1) = 1 C = 1. Given f(16) = (1)/(8) (1)/(8) = (16)(1-a)/(a) 2⁻³ = (2⁴)(1-a)/(a)

-3 = (4(1-a))/(a) -3a = 4 - 4a a = 4

Therefore, power exponent = (1-4)/(4) = -(3)/(4) f(x) = x-(3)/(4).

Step 3: Evaluate target derivative value

Find the derivative:

f'(x) = -(3)/(4) x-(7)/(4)

Substitute x = (1)/(16):

f'((1)/(16)) = -(3)/(4) (2⁻⁴)-(7)/(4) = -(3)/(4) (2⁷) = -(3)/(4) × 128 = -96

Final requested computation calculation:

16 - f'((1)/(16)) = 16 - (-96) = 112
Pattern Recognition

Scaling inputs inside functional definite integrals tracks closely to homogenous Euler equation properties. Converting integrations quickly to local power functions reduces processing parameters.

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Q12 jee_main_2026_22_january_evening Area Under Curves
The area of the region A = (x,y) : 4x² + y² ≤ 8 and y² ≤ 4x is:
  • A. (π)/(2) + 2
  • B. π + (2)/(3)
  • C. π + 4
  • D. (π)/(2) + (1)/(3)

Solution

Related Formula

Area enclosed between curves is computed by breaking into integration regions at intersection points.

Core Logic

Area bounded by ellipse and parabola for Q12 - JEE Main 2026 Evening
Area bounded by ellipse and parabola for Q12 - JEE Main 2026 Evening

Find intersection of 4x² + y² = 8 and y² = 4x:

4x² + 4x - 8 = 0 x² + x - 2 = 0 x = 1 (x > 0)

For x in [0, 1], region bounded by parabola y = ± 2√(x). For x in [1, √(2)], region bounded by ellipse y = ± √(8 - 4x²).

Step 1: Definite Integration
Area = 2 ∫₀¹ 2√(x) dx + 2 ∫₁√(2) √(8 - 4x²) dx = 4 [ (2)/(3) x3/2 ]₀¹ + 4 ∫₁√(2) √(2 - x²) dx = (8)/(3) + 4 · (1)/(2) [ x√(2-x²) + 2 ⁻¹( x√(2)) ]₁√(2) = (8)/(3) + 2 [ (0 + 2 · (π)/(2)) - (1 + 2 · (π)/(4)) ] = (8)/(3) + 2π - 2 - π = π + (2)/(3)

Area = π + (2)/(3) sq. units.

Pattern Recognition

Split area integration at intersection x=1 between parabola boundary and ellipse boundary.

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Q22 jee_main_2026_22_january_evening Definite Integral and King's Property
Let [·] be the greatest integer function. If α = ∫₀⁶⁴ (x1/3 - [x1/3]) dx, then (1)/(π) ∫₀απ ( ( ²θ)/( ⁶θ + ⁶θ) ) dθ is equal to ____.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 36 to 36

Solution

Related Formula

King's property of definite integrals: ∫ₐ^b f(x)dx = ∫ₐ^b f(a+b-x)dx.

Core Logic
  • Evaluate α:
∫₀⁶⁴ x1/3 dx = [ (3)/(4) x4/3 ]₀⁶⁴ = (3)/(4) (256) = 192 ∫₀⁶⁴ [x1/3] dx = ∫₀¹ 0 dx + ∫₁⁸ 1 dx + ∫₈²⁷ 2 dx + ∫₂₇⁶⁴ 3 dx = 0 + 7(1) + 19(2) + 37(3) = 7 + 38 + 111 = 156

Thus, α = 192 - 156 = 36.

Step 1: Evaluate Trigonometric Integral

Let E = (1)/(π) ∫₀36π ( ²θ)/( ⁶θ + ⁶θ) dθ = (36)/(π) ∫₀π ( ²θ)/( ⁶θ + ⁶θ) dθ

= (72)/(π) ∫₀π/2 ( ²θ)/( ⁶θ + ⁶θ) dθ

Let

Let $J = \int_{0}^{\pi/2} \frac{\sin^2\theta}{\sin^6\theta + \cos^6\theta} d\theta. By King's property,J = \int_{0}^{\pi/2} \frac{\cos^2\theta}{\sin^6\theta + \cos^6\theta} d\theta.

2J = ∫₀π/2 (1)/( ⁶θ + ⁶θ) dθ = ∫₀∞ (1 + λ²)/(λ⁴ - λ² + 1) dλ = (π)/(2) J = (π)/(4)

Wait, checking addition:

Wait, checking addition: $2J = \frac{\pi}{2} \implies J = \frac{\pi}{2}when evaluating\int_0^{\infty} \frac{1 + 1/\lambda^2}{\lambda^2 - 1 + 1/\lambda^2} d\lambda = \pi. SoJ = \frac{\pi}{2}.

Step 2: Final Calculation
E = (72)/(π) × (π)/(2) = 36$
Pattern Recognition

Break fractional part integral into piecewise constant steps; convert periodic trigonometric integral using symmetry.

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Q2 jee_main_2026_23_january_morning Indefinite Integration
Let f(x) = ∫ (2 - x²)e^x(√(1 + x))(1 - x)(3)/(2) dx. If f(0) = 0, then f((1)/(2)) is equal to:
  • A. √(3e) - 1
  • B. √(2e) + 1
  • C. √(2e) - 1
  • D. √(3e) + 1

Solution

Related Formula
∫ e^x [g(x) + g'(x)] dx = e^x g(x) + C
Core Logic

Rewrite the numerator (2 - x²) as (1 - x²) + 1 to split the integral into two recognizable parts matching the e^x [g(x) + g'(x)] form.

I = ∫ e^x ( (1 - x²) + 1√(1 + x) · (1 - x)3/2 ) dx = ∫ e^x ( 1 - x²√(1 + x) · (1 - x)3/2 + 1√(1 + x) · (1 - x)3/2 ) dx
Step 1: Simplify Terms

Simplify the first term:

1 - x²√(1 + x) · (1 - x)3/2 = (1 - x)(1 + x)√(1 + x) · (1 - x)√(1 - x) = √(1 + x)√(1 - x) = √((1 + x)/(1 - x))

Now verify if the derivative of g(x) = √((1 + x)/(1 - x)) matches the second term.

g'(x) = 12√((1+x)/(1-x)) · ((1-x)(1) - (1+x)(-1))/((1-x)²) = √(1-x)2√(1+x) · (2)/((1-x)²) = 1√(1+x) · (1-x)3/2

This perfectly matches the second term. Thus, the integral evaluates to:

f(x) = e^x √((1 + x)/(1 - x)) + C
Step 2: Apply Boundary Conditions

Given f(0) = 0:

e⁰ √((1 + 0)/(1 - 0)) + C = 0 ⇒ 1 + C = 0 ⇒ C = -1

So, f(x) = e^x √((1 + x)/(1 - x)) - 1.

Step 3: Evaluate at x = 1/2
f((1)/(2)) = e1/2 √((1 + 1/2)/(1 - 1/2)) - 1 = e1/2 √((3/2)/(1/2)) - 1

= √(3e) - 1

Pattern Recognition

Any integral involving e^x multiplied by an algebraic fraction heavily signals the use of ∫ e^x [g(x) + g'(x)] dx. Breaking the numerator into (1-x²) + 1 is the classic key to unlock this.

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Q10 jee_main_2026_23_january_morning Definite Integration Properties
The value of the integral ∫ (π)/(24)(5π)/(24) dx1+3√( 2x) is:
  • A. (π)/(12)
  • B. (π)/(18)
  • C. (π)/(6)
  • D. (π)/(3)

Solution

Related Formula
∫ₐ^b f(x) dx = ∫ₐ^b f(a + b - x) dx (King's Property)
Core Logic

Let I = ∫(π)/(24)(5π)/(24) dx1+3√( 2x) (1) Apply King's property. Here a + b = (π)/(24) + (5π)/(24) = (6π)/(24) = (π)/(4). Replace x with (π)/(4) - x:

I = ∫(π)/(24)(5π)/(24) dx1+3√( 2((π)/(4) - x))
Step 1: Apply Trigonometric Identity

Notice that 2((π)/(4) - x) = ((π)/(2) - 2x) = 2x. So, I = ∫(π)/(24)(5π)/(24) dx1+3√( 2x). Convert 2x to (1)/( 2x):

I = ∫(π)/(24)(5π)/(24) 3√( 2x)3√( 2x)+1 dx (2)
Step 2: Add the Integrals

Add equations (1) and (2):

2I = ∫(π)/(24)(5π)/(24) 1 + 3√( 2x)1 + 3√( 2x) dx = ∫(π)/(24)(5π)/(24) (1) dx 2I = [ x ](π)/(24)(5π)/(24) = (5π)/(24) - (π)/(24) = (4π)/(24) = (π)/(6) I = (1)/(2) ( (π)/(6) ) = (π)/(12)
Pattern Recognition

Limits of π/24 and 5π/24 add up to π/4. When dealing with (2x), multiplying by 2 transforms this upper/lower sum to π/2, establishing the classic / symmetry map triggered by King's Property.

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Q14 jee_main_2026_23_january_evening Integration by Substitution
Let I(x) = ∫ 3dx(4x + 6)( 4x² + 8x + 3) and I(0) = √(3)4 + 20. If I((1)/(2)) = a√(2)b + c, where a, b, c in N, (a,b) = 1, then a + b + c is equal to :
  • A. 29
  • B. 28
  • C. 31
  • D. 30

Solution

Related Formula
∫ xⁿ dx = xⁿ⁺¹n+1 + c

For integrals containing linear terms multiplied by the root of a quadratic, use the standard substitution L = (1)/(t).

Core Logic

Let 4x + 6 = (1)/(t) x = (1/t - 6)/(4). Differentiating, 4 dx = -(1)/(t²) dt dx = -(dt)/(4t²). We also need to map the quadratic part 4x² + 8x + 3 = 4(x² + 2x + 1) - 1 = 4(x+1)² - 1.

Substitute x+1 = (1/t - 6)/(4) + 1 = (1/t - 2)/(4):

4(x+1)² - 1 = 4((1/t - 2)/(4))² - 1 = ((1-2t)²)/(4t²) - 1

The integral becomes:

I(x) = ∫ 3 (-(dt)/(4t²))((1)/(t))√(((1-2t)²)/(4t²) - 1)
Step 1: Simplify Integral
I(x) = -(3)/(4) ∫ dtt √((1 - 4t + 4t² - 4t²)/(4t²)) I(x) = -(3)/(4) ∫ dtt √(1-4t)2t I(x) = -(3)/(2) ∫ dt√(1-4t) I(x) = -(3)/(2) (1-4t)1/2(1/2)(-4) + C = (3)/(4) √(1-4t) + C

Substituting back t = (1)/(4x+6):

I(x) = (3)/(4) √(1 - (4)/(4x+6)) + C = (3)/(4) √((4x+2)/(4x+6)) + C
Step 2: Final Calculation

Given I(0) = √(3)4 + 20:

I(0) = (3)/(4)√((2)/(6)) + C = (3)/(4) 1√(3) + C = √(3)4 + C

Thus, C = 20.

Now, evaluate I(1/2):

I((1)/(2)) = (3)/(4)√((4(1/2)+2)/(4(1/2)+6)) + 20 = (3)/(4)√((4)/(8)) + 20 = (3)/(4) 1√(2) + 20 = 3√(2)8 + 20

Comparing with a√(2)b + c, we get a=3, b=8, c=20. (3,8) = 1, condition is met.

a + b + c = 3 + 8 + 20 = 31
Pattern Recognition

The integral format ∫ dx(ax+b)√(px²+qx+r) classically demands substituting the linear outer piece as ax+b = 1/t.

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