The value of int_-fracpi2^fracpi2left(frac1[x]+4right)dx, where [bullet] denotes the greatest integer function, is

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### Related Formula textThe greatest integer function [x] text is piecewise constant on intervals [n, n+1). int_a^b f(x) dx text is broken into sub-intervals where f(x) text is constant. ### Core Logic The integral bounds are from -pi/2 approx -1.57 to pi/2 approx 1.57. We must split the integral at every integer point between these bounds. Intervals: 1) [-pi/2, -1) implies [x] = -2 2) [-1, 0) implies [x] = -1 3) [0, 1) implies [x] = 0 4) [1, pi/2) implies [x] = 1 ### Step 1: Splitting the Integral I = int_-pi/2^pi/2frac1[x]+4dx I = int_-pi/2^-1 frac1-2 + 4 dx + int_-1^0 frac1-1 + 4 dx + int_0^1 frac10 + 4 dx + int_1^pi/2 frac11 + 4 dx ### Step 2: Evaluating Sub-integrals I = int_-pi/2^-1 frac12 dx + int_-1^0 frac13 dx + int_0^1 frac14 dx + int_1^pi/2 frac15 dx Evaluate the limits for each constant integral: I = frac12 left( -1 - left(-fracpi2right) right) + frac13 (0 - (-1)) + frac14 (1 - 0) + frac15 left( fracpi2 - 1 right) I = frac12 left( fracpi2 - 1 right) + frac13 + frac14 + frac15 left( fracpi2 - 1 right) ### Step 3: Simplifying the Expression Group the left( fracpi2 - 1 right) terms: I = left(frac12 + frac15right) left( fracpi2 - 1 right) + frac13 + frac14 I = frac710 left( fracpi2 - 1 right) + frac712 I = frac7pi20 - frac710 + frac712 Find a common denominator for the constants (LCD is 60): -frac710 + frac712 = -frac4260 + frac3560 = -frac760 Rewrite frac7pi20 with denominator 60: frac7pi20 = frac21pi60 So, I = frac21pi60 - frac760 = frac7(3pi - 1)60 = frac760(3pi - 1) ### Pattern Recognition Integration of step functions always transforms into a simple sum of rectangle areas (c_i times Delta x_i). Immediately break the bounds at integers, turning a calculus problem into elementary arithmetic. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Maths: Definite Integration

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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]
Integration of modulus polynomial function diagram for Q25 - JEE Main 2026 Morning
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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
Q22 jee_main_2026_21_jan_evening Properties of Definite Integrals
If int_0^14cot^-1(1-2x+4x^2)dx=atan^-1(2)-blog_e(5), where a, b in N, then (2a+b) is equal to ____.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 9 to 9

Solution

### Related Formula cot^-1(y) = tan^-1left(frac1yright) tan^-1left(fracx - y1 + xyright) = tan^-1x - tan^-1y textKing's Property: int_0^a f(x)dx = int_0^a f(a-x)dx ### Core Logic Let I = int_0^1 cot^-1(1-2x+4x^2) dx. Convert cot^-1 to tan^-1: cot^-1(1 + 2x(2x-1)) = tan^-1left( frac11 + 2x(2x-1) right) Notice that 2x - (2x-1) = 1. Thus, the integrand is tan^-1left( frac2x - (2x-1)1 + 2x(2x-1) right). I = int_0^1 left( tan^-1(2x) - tan^-1(2x-1) right) dx ### Step 1: Apply Definite Integral Properties Applying King's property to the second term int_0^1 tan^-1(2x-1) dx: x to 1-x implies int_0^1 tan^-1(2(1-x)-1) dx = int_0^1 tan^-1(1-2x) dx = -int_0^1 tan^-1(2x-1) dx Wait, this implies int_0^1 tan^-1(2x-1) dx = 0! Thus, I = int_0^1 tan^-1(2x) dx. ### Step 2: Integration by Parts Solve int_0^1 tan^-1(2x) cdot 1 \, dx: I = left[ x tan^-1(2x) right]_0^1 - int_0^1 x frac21+4x^2 dx I = tan^-1(2) - frac14 int_0^1 frac8x1+4x^2 dx Let 1+4x^2 = t implies 8x dx = dt. At x=0, t=1; at x=1, t=5. I = tan^-1(2) - frac14 int_1^5 fracdtt = tan^-1(2) - frac14 ln(5) ### Step 3: Compare and Calculate Result The original integral has a factor of 4: 4I = 4tan^-1(2) - ln(5) Compare with atan^-1(2) - blog_e(5): a = 4, quad b = 1 Therefore, 2a + b = 2(4) + 1 = 9. ### Pattern Recognition Always convert cot^-1 quadratic inputs into tan^-1fracx-y1+xy forms. Apply King's property on symmetric limits; often one piece vanishes entirely. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Maths: Definite Integrals Class 12 Maths: Inverse 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

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