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Sections 1 to 6: trig integrals (sin/cos/sec/tan powers), trig substitution (all three cases), partial fractions (linear, repeated, irreducible quadratic), rationalising substitutions, and integration strategyCALC II1 至 6 节:三角积分(sin/cos/sec/tan 的幂次)、三角换元法(三种情形)、部分分数分解(线性因子、重复因子、不可约二次因子)、有理化换元,以及积分策略CALC II



PART I  ·  CORE TECHNIQUES第I部分  ·  核心技巧Computational fluency · 28 marks计算能力 · 28分

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Q1MEDIUMCOREtrig integrals: powers of sine and cosine三角积分:正弦与余弦的幂次[8 marks]

Evaluate: (a) $\int \sin^4 x\,dx$; (b) $\int \sin^3 x \cos^4 x\,dx$; (c) $\int \tan^4 x\,dx$.计算:(a) $\int \sin^4 x\,dx$;(b) $\int \sin^3 x \cos^4 x\,dx$;(c) $\int \tan^4 x\,dx$。

Answers:答案:  (a) $\tfrac{3x}{8} - \tfrac{1}{4}\sin 2x + \tfrac{1}{32}\sin 4x + C$  ·  (b) $-\tfrac{\cos^5 x}{5} + \tfrac{\cos^7 x}{7} + C$  ·  (c) $\tfrac{\tan^3 x}{3} - \tan x + x + C$

(a) Both powers even: use half-angle identities twice M1·M1·A1(a) 两个幂次均为偶数:连续两次使用半角恒等式 M1·M1·A1

Both exponents are even, so use the half-angle identity $\sin^2 x = \tfrac{1}{2}(1 - \cos 2x)$: (M1)两个指数均为偶数,故使用半角恒等式 $\sin^2 x = \tfrac{1}{2}(1 - \cos 2x)$:(M1)

$$ \sin^4 x = \left(\frac{1-\cos 2x}{2}\right)^2 = \frac{1 - 2\cos 2x + \cos^2 2x}{4}. $$

Apply the half-angle identity a second time to $\cos^2 2x = \tfrac{1}{2}(1 + \cos 4x)$: (M1)对 $\cos^2 2x = \tfrac{1}{2}(1 + \cos 4x)$ 再次应用半角恒等式:(M1)

$$ \sin^4 x = \frac{1}{4}\left(1 - 2\cos 2x + \frac{1+\cos 4x}{2}\right) = \frac{3}{8} - \frac{\cos 2x}{2} + \frac{\cos 4x}{8}. $$

Integrating term by term:逐项积分:

$$ \int \sin^4 x\,dx = \frac{3x}{8} - \frac{\sin 2x}{4} + \frac{\sin 4x}{32} + C. $$

Verification by differentiation: $\frac{d}{dx}\!\left(\frac{3x}{8} - \frac{\sin 2x}{4} + \frac{\sin 4x}{32}\right) = \frac{3}{8} - \frac{\cos 2x}{2} + \frac{\cos 4x}{8} = \sin^4 x$. (A1)微分验证:$\frac{d}{dx}\!\left(\frac{3x}{8} - \frac{\sin 2x}{4} + \frac{\sin 4x}{32}\right) = \frac{3}{8} - \frac{\cos 2x}{2} + \frac{\cos 4x}{8} = \sin^4 x$。(A1)

(b) Odd power of sine: reserve one $\sin x$, substitute $u = \cos x$ M1·M1·A1(b) 正弦为奇数次幂:保留一个 $\sin x$,令 $u = \cos x$ 换元 M1·M1·A1

The power of sine is odd. Reserve one factor of $\sin x$ for $du = -\sin x\,dx$ and write $\sin^2 x = 1 - \cos^2 x$: (M1)正弦的次幂为奇数。保留一个 $\sin x$ 用于 $du = -\sin x\,dx$,并将 $\sin^2 x = 1 - \cos^2 x$ 代入:(M1)

$$ \int \sin^3 x \cos^4 x\,dx = \int (1 - \cos^2 x)\cos^4 x \cdot \sin x\,dx. $$

Let $u = \cos x$, $du = -\sin x\,dx$: (M1)令 $u = \cos x$,$du = -\sin x\,dx$:(M1)

$$ -\int (1 - u^2)u^4\,du = -\int (u^4 - u^6)\,du = -\frac{u^5}{5} + \frac{u^7}{7} + C = -\frac{\cos^5 x}{5} + \frac{\cos^7 x}{7} + C. $$

Verification: $\frac{d}{dx}\!\left(-\frac{\cos^5 x}{5} + \frac{\cos^7 x}{7}\right) = \cos^4 x\sin x - \cos^6 x\sin x = \sin x\cos^4 x(1 - \cos^2 x) = \sin^3 x\cos^4 x$. (A1)验证:$\frac{d}{dx}\!\left(-\frac{\cos^5 x}{5} + \frac{\cos^7 x}{7}\right) = \cos^4 x\sin x - \cos^6 x\sin x = \sin x\cos^4 x(1 - \cos^2 x) = \sin^3 x\cos^4 x$。(A1)

(c) Use $\tan^2 x = \sec^2 x - 1$ to reduce the power M1·A1(c) 用 $\tan^2 x = \sec^2 x - 1$ 降幂 M1·A1

Write $\tan^4 x = \tan^2 x(\sec^2 x - 1) = \tan^2 x\sec^2 x - \tan^2 x$. For the second piece apply the identity again: $\tan^2 x = \sec^2 x - 1$. (M1)将 $\tan^4 x = \tan^2 x(\sec^2 x - 1) = \tan^2 x\sec^2 x - \tan^2 x$。对第二项再次应用恒等式:$\tan^2 x = \sec^2 x - 1$。(M1)

$$ \int \tan^4 x\,dx = \int \tan^2 x\sec^2 x\,dx - \int (\sec^2 x - 1)\,dx. $$

The first integral uses $u = \tan x$, $du = \sec^2 x\,dx$, giving $\frac{\tan^3 x}{3}$. The second integrates directly:第一个积分令 $u = \tan x$,$du = \sec^2 x\,dx$,得 $\frac{\tan^3 x}{3}$。第二个直接积分:

$$ \int \tan^4 x\,dx = \frac{\tan^3 x}{3} - \tan x + x + C. $$

Verification: $\frac{d}{dx}\!\left(\frac{\tan^3 x}{3} - \tan x + x\right) = \tan^2 x\sec^2 x - \sec^2 x + 1 = \sec^2 x(\tan^2 x - 1) + 1 = \sec^2 x(\tan^2 x - 1) + 1$. Using $\sec^2 x = 1 + \tan^2 x$: $(1+\tan^2 x)(\tan^2 x - 1) + 1 = \tan^4 x - 1 + 1 = \tan^4 x$. (A1)验证:$\frac{d}{dx}\!\left(\frac{\tan^3 x}{3} - \tan x + x\right) = \tan^2 x\sec^2 x - \sec^2 x + 1 = \sec^2 x(\tan^2 x - 1) + 1$。利用 $\sec^2 x = 1 + \tan^2 x$:$(1+\tan^2 x)(\tan^2 x - 1) + 1 = \tan^4 x - 1 + 1 = \tan^4 x$。(A1)

Insight. The parity rule is the compass: even powers of both $\sin$ and $\cos$ always need half-angle identities; an odd power of either creates a spare factor for $du$. For pure $\tan^n x$ with no $\sec$, the reduction $\tan^2 x = \sec^2 x - 1$ must be applied repeatedly, peeling away two powers at a time until the integrand reduces to $\sec^2 x$ and $1$. Never attempt $u = \tan x$ on a $\tan^n x$ integral without a spare $\sec^2 x$ in sight.奇偶规则是方向标:$\sin$ 和 $\cos$ 同为偶数次幂时,必须使用半角恒等式;任一函数为奇数次幂时,可留出一个因子用于 $du$。对于不含 $\sec$ 的纯 $\tan^n x$ 积分,须反复应用 $\tan^2 x = \sec^2 x - 1$ 降幂,每次减少两个次幂,直到被积函数化为 $\sec^2 x$ 和 $1$。若积分中没有多余的 $\sec^2 x$,切勿对 $\tan^n x$ 直接令 $u = \tan x$。
Q2MEDIUMCOREtrig integrals: sec/tan family三角积分:sec/tan 族[6 marks]

Evaluate: (a) $\int \tan^3 x\sec^4 x\,dx$; (b) $\int \sec^6 x\,dx$.计算:(a) $\int \tan^3 x\sec^4 x\,dx$;(b) $\int \sec^6 x\,dx$。

Answers:答案:  (a) $\tfrac{\tan^4 x}{4} + \tfrac{\tan^6 x}{6} + C$  ·  (b) $\tan x + \tfrac{2\tan^3 x}{3} + \tfrac{\tan^5 x}{5} + C$

(a) Even secant power: let $u = \tan x$ M1·M1·A1(a) 正割为偶数次幂:令 $u = \tan x$ M1·M1·A1

The secant power is even, so reserve one $\sec^2 x$ for $du = \sec^2 x\,dx$ with $u = \tan x$, and convert the remaining $\sec^2 x = 1 + \tan^2 x$: (M1)正割次幂为偶数,保留一个 $\sec^2 x$ 用于 $du = \sec^2 x\,dx$,令 $u = \tan x$,并将剩余部分 $\sec^2 x = 1 + \tan^2 x$ 代入:(M1)

$$ \int \tan^3 x \sec^4 x\,dx = \int \tan^3 x(1 + \tan^2 x)\sec^2 x\,dx. $$

Let $u = \tan x$: (M1)令 $u = \tan x$:(M1)

$$ \int u^3(1 + u^2)\,du = \int (u^3 + u^5)\,du = \frac{u^4}{4} + \frac{u^6}{6} + C = \frac{\tan^4 x}{4} + \frac{\tan^6 x}{6} + C. $$

Verification: $\frac{d}{dx}\!\left(\frac{\tan^4 x}{4} + \frac{\tan^6 x}{6}\right) = \tan^3 x\sec^2 x + \tan^5 x\sec^2 x = \sec^2 x\tan^3 x(1 + \tan^2 x) = \tan^3 x\sec^4 x$. (A1)验证:$\frac{d}{dx}\!\left(\frac{\tan^4 x}{4} + \frac{\tan^6 x}{6}\right) = \tan^3 x\sec^2 x + \tan^5 x\sec^2 x = \sec^2 x\tan^3 x(1 + \tan^2 x) = \tan^3 x\sec^4 x$。(A1)

(b) Even secant power with no tangent: reserve $\sec^2 x$, convert the rest M1·M1·A1(b) 无正切的偶数次正割:保留 $\sec^2 x$,转换其余部分 M1·M1·A1

Reserve $\sec^2 x\,dx = du$ with $u = \tan x$ and write $\sec^4 x = (1 + \tan^2 x)^2 = 1 + 2\tan^2 x + \tan^4 x$: (M1)令 $u = \tan x$,保留 $\sec^2 x\,dx = du$,并将 $\sec^4 x = (1 + \tan^2 x)^2 = 1 + 2\tan^2 x + \tan^4 x$ 代入:(M1)

$$ \int \sec^6 x\,dx = \int \sec^4 x \cdot \sec^2 x\,dx = \int (1 + 2\tan^2 x + \tan^4 x)\sec^2 x\,dx. $$

With $u = \tan x$: (M1)令 $u = \tan x$:(M1)

$$ \int (1 + 2u^2 + u^4)\,du = u + \frac{2u^3}{3} + \frac{u^5}{5} + C = \tan x + \frac{2\tan^3 x}{3} + \frac{\tan^5 x}{5} + C. $$

Verification: $\frac{d}{dx}\!\left(\tan x + \frac{2\tan^3 x}{3} + \frac{\tan^5 x}{5}\right) = \sec^2 x + 2\tan^2 x\sec^2 x + \tan^4 x\sec^2 x = \sec^2 x(1 + 2\tan^2 x + \tan^4 x) = \sec^2 x(1+\tan^2 x)^2 = \sec^6 x$. (A1)验证:$\frac{d}{dx}\!\left(\tan x + \frac{2\tan^3 x}{3} + \frac{\tan^5 x}{5}\right) = \sec^2 x + 2\tan^2 x\sec^2 x + \tan^4 x\sec^2 x = \sec^2 x(1 + 2\tan^2 x + \tan^4 x) = \sec^2 x(1+\tan^2 x)^2 = \sec^6 x$。(A1)

Insight. For the $\int \tan^m x\sec^n x\,dx$ family, even $n$ always admits $u = \tan x$ by reserving one $\sec^2 x$ and expanding the rest via $\sec^2 x = 1 + \tan^2 x$. Odd $m$ always admits $u = \sec x$ by reserving $\sec x\tan x$ and converting $\tan^2 x = \sec^2 x - 1$. The two methods converge to different-looking answers that differ by a constant, both correct.对于 $\int \tan^m x\sec^n x\,dx$ 类型的积分,当 $n$ 为偶数时,可令 $u = \tan x$,保留一个 $\sec^2 x$ 并用 $\sec^2 x = 1 + \tan^2 x$ 展开其余部分;当 $m$ 为奇数时,可令 $u = \sec x$,保留 $\sec x\tan x$ 并用 $\tan^2 x = \sec^2 x - 1$ 转换。两种方法所得答案形式不同,但相差一个常数,均正确。
Q3MEDIUMCOREtrig substitution: sine and tangent cases三角换元:正弦与正切情形[8 marks]

Evaluate: (a) $\int \frac{x^2}{\sqrt{9-x^2}}\,dx$; (b) $\int \frac{dx}{(4+x^2)^2}$.计算:(a) $\int \frac{x^2}{\sqrt{9-x^2}}\,dx$;(b) $\int \frac{dx}{(4+x^2)^2}$。

Answers:答案:  (a) $-\tfrac{x\sqrt{9-x^2}}{2} + \tfrac{9}{2}\arcsin\tfrac{x}{3} + C$  ·  (b) $\tfrac{x}{8(4+x^2)} + \tfrac{1}{16}\arctan\tfrac{x}{2} + C$

(a) Sine substitution: $x = 3\sin\theta$ M1·M1·A1·A1(a) 正弦换元:$x = 3\sin\theta$ M1·M1·A1·A1

The form $\sqrt{9 - x^2} = \sqrt{3^2 - x^2}$ calls for $x = 3\sin\theta$, $dx = 3\cos\theta\,d\theta$, $\sqrt{9 - x^2} = 3\cos\theta$ on $-\tfrac{\pi}{2}\le\theta\le\tfrac{\pi}{2}$. (M1)$\sqrt{9 - x^2} = \sqrt{3^2 - x^2}$ 的形式要求令 $x = 3\sin\theta$,$dx = 3\cos\theta\,d\theta$,$\sqrt{9 - x^2} = 3\cos\theta$,其中 $-\tfrac{\pi}{2}\le\theta\le\tfrac{\pi}{2}$。(M1)

$$ \int \frac{9\sin^2\theta}{3\cos\theta}\cdot 3\cos\theta\,d\theta = 9\int \sin^2\theta\,d\theta = 9\int \frac{1-\cos 2\theta}{2}\,d\theta = \frac{9\theta}{2} - \frac{9\sin 2\theta}{4} + C. $$

(M1) Now $\sin 2\theta = 2\sin\theta\cos\theta$. From the reference triangle (opposite $x$, hypotenuse $3$, adjacent $\sqrt{9-x^2}$): $\sin\theta = x/3$, $\cos\theta = \sqrt{9-x^2}/3$, and $\theta = \arcsin(x/3)$. (A1)(M1) 现有 $\sin 2\theta = 2\sin\theta\cos\theta$。由参考三角形(对边 $x$,斜边 $3$,邻边 $\sqrt{9-x^2}$)得:$\sin\theta = x/3$,$\cos\theta = \sqrt{9-x^2}/3$,$\theta = \arcsin(x/3)$。(A1)

$$ = \frac{9}{2}\arcsin\frac{x}{3} - \frac{9}{4}\cdot 2\cdot\frac{x}{3}\cdot\frac{\sqrt{9-x^2}}{3} + C = \frac{9}{2}\arcsin\frac{x}{3} - \frac{x\sqrt{9-x^2}}{2} + C. $$

(A1) Verification: $\tfrac{d}{dx}\arcsin\tfrac{x}{3}=\tfrac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^2/9}}\cdot\tfrac{1}{3}=\tfrac{1}{\sqrt{9-x^2}}$, so $\tfrac{d}{dx}\bigl(\tfrac{9}{2}\arcsin\tfrac{x}{3}\bigr)=\tfrac{9}{2\sqrt{9-x^2}}$. Also $\tfrac{d}{dx}\bigl(-\tfrac{x\sqrt{9-x^2}}{2}\bigr)=-\tfrac{\sqrt{9-x^2}}{2}+\tfrac{x^2}{2\sqrt{9-x^2}}=\tfrac{2x^2-9}{2\sqrt{9-x^2}}$. Sum: $\tfrac{9}{2\sqrt{9-x^2}}+\tfrac{2x^2-9}{2\sqrt{9-x^2}}=\tfrac{2x^2}{2\sqrt{9-x^2}}=\tfrac{x^2}{\sqrt{9-x^2}}$. Confirmed.(A1) 验证:$\tfrac{d}{dx}\arcsin\tfrac{x}{3}=\tfrac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^2/9}}\cdot\tfrac{1}{3}=\tfrac{1}{\sqrt{9-x^2}}$,故 $\tfrac{d}{dx}\bigl(\tfrac{9}{2}\arcsin\tfrac{x}{3}\bigr)=\tfrac{9}{2\sqrt{9-x^2}}$。又 $\tfrac{d}{dx}\bigl(-\tfrac{x\sqrt{9-x^2}}{2}\bigr)=-\tfrac{\sqrt{9-x^2}}{2}+\tfrac{x^2}{2\sqrt{9-x^2}}=\tfrac{2x^2-9}{2\sqrt{9-x^2}}$。两项相加:$\tfrac{9}{2\sqrt{9-x^2}}+\tfrac{2x^2-9}{2\sqrt{9-x^2}}=\tfrac{x^2}{\sqrt{9-x^2}}$。验证正确。

(b) Tangent substitution: $x = 2\tan\theta$ M1·M1·A1·A1(b) 正切换元:$x = 2\tan\theta$ M1·M1·A1·A1

The form $(4 + x^2)^2$ calls for $x = 2\tan\theta$, $dx = 2\sec^2\theta\,d\theta$, $4 + x^2 = 4\sec^2\theta$. (M1)$(4 + x^2)^2$ 的形式要求令 $x = 2\tan\theta$,$dx = 2\sec^2\theta\,d\theta$,$4 + x^2 = 4\sec^2\theta$。(M1)

$$ \int \frac{2\sec^2\theta\,d\theta}{16\sec^4\theta} = \frac{1}{8}\int \cos^2\theta\,d\theta = \frac{1}{8}\int \frac{1+\cos 2\theta}{2}\,d\theta = \frac{\theta}{16} + \frac{\sin 2\theta}{32} + C. $$

(M1) From the reference triangle (opposite $x$, adjacent $2$, hypotenuse $\sqrt{4+x^2}$): $\theta = \arctan(x/2)$, $\sin\theta = x/\sqrt{4+x^2}$, $\cos\theta = 2/\sqrt{4+x^2}$, and $\sin 2\theta = 2\sin\theta\cos\theta = 4x/(4+x^2)$. (A1)(M1) 由参考三角形(对边 $x$,邻边 $2$,斜边 $\sqrt{4+x^2}$)得:$\theta = \arctan(x/2)$,$\sin\theta = x/\sqrt{4+x^2}$,$\cos\theta = 2/\sqrt{4+x^2}$,$\sin 2\theta = 2\sin\theta\cos\theta = 4x/(4+x^2)$。(A1)

$$ = \frac{1}{16}\arctan\frac{x}{2} + \frac{4x}{32(4+x^2)} + C = \frac{1}{16}\arctan\frac{x}{2} + \frac{x}{8(4+x^2)} + C. $$

(A1) Verification at $x=0$: antiderivative is $0$, and the integrand is $1/16 > 0$, consistent with $d/dx(\frac{1}{16}\arctan 0 + 0) = \frac{1}{16}\cdot\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{8}\cdot\frac{4-0}{16} = \frac{1}{32} + \frac{1}{32} = \frac{1}{16} = \frac{1}{(4+0)^2}$. Correct.(A1) 在 $x=0$ 处验证:原函数为 $0$,被积函数为 $1/16 > 0$,与 $d/dx(\frac{1}{16}\arctan 0 + 0) = \frac{1}{32} + \frac{1}{32} = \frac{1}{16} = \frac{1}{(4+0)^2}$ 一致。正确。

Insight. Always read every trig function of $\theta$ off the reference triangle before writing the final answer. For the sine substitution (opposite $x$, hypotenuse $a$) the triangle gives $\cos\theta = \sqrt{a^2-x^2}/a$, so $\sin 2\theta = 2(x/a)(\sqrt{a^2-x^2}/a)$. For the tangent substitution (opposite $x$, adjacent $a$) the hypotenuse is $\sqrt{a^2+x^2}$. Skipping the reference triangle and leaving the answer in $\theta$ is the single most common error.在写出最终答案之前,务必从参考三角形读取 $\theta$ 的所有三角函数值。对于正弦换元(对边 $x$,斜边 $a$),三角形给出 $\cos\theta = \sqrt{a^2-x^2}/a$,从而 $\sin 2\theta = 2(x/a)(\sqrt{a^2-x^2}/a)$。对于正切换元(对边 $x$,邻边 $a$),斜边为 $\sqrt{a^2+x^2}$。省略参考三角形、将答案留在 $\theta$ 中,是最常见的错误。
Q4MEDIUMCOREpartial fractions: distinct linear factors部分分数:不同线性因子[6 marks]

Evaluate: (a) $\int \frac{3x+1}{x^2-x-6}\,dx$; (b) $\int \frac{5x^2-3x-2}{x(x-1)(x+2)}\,dx$.计算:(a) $\int \frac{3x+1}{x^2-x-6}\,dx$;(b) $\int \frac{5x^2-3x-2}{x(x-1)(x+2)}\,dx$。

Answers:答案:  (a) $2\ln|x-3| + \ln|x+2| + C$  ·  (b) $\ln|x| + 4\ln|x+2| + C$

(a) Factor denominator; cover-up for coefficients M1·A1·A1(a) 分解分母;覆盖法求系数 M1·A1·A1

Factor: $x^2 - x - 6 = (x-3)(x+2)$. Write (M1)因式分解:$x^2 - x - 6 = (x-3)(x+2)$。写出 (M1)

$$ \frac{3x+1}{(x-3)(x+2)} = \frac{A}{x-3} + \frac{B}{x+2}. $$

Clear denominators: $3x + 1 = A(x+2) + B(x-3)$. Set $x=3$: $10 = 5A$, so $A=2$. Set $x=-2$: $-5 = -5B$, so $B=1$.去分母:$3x + 1 = A(x+2) + B(x-3)$。令 $x=3$:$10 = 5A$,故 $A=2$。令 $x=-2$:$-5 = -5B$,故 $B=1$。

Verification by recombining: $\dfrac{2}{x-3}+\dfrac{1}{x+2} = \dfrac{2(x+2)+(x-3)}{(x-3)(x+2)} = \dfrac{3x+1}{x^2-x-6}$. Confirmed. (A1)通分验证:$\dfrac{2}{x-3}+\dfrac{1}{x+2} = \dfrac{2(x+2)+(x-3)}{(x-3)(x+2)} = \dfrac{3x+1}{x^2-x-6}$。验证正确。(A1)

$$ \int \frac{3x+1}{x^2-x-6}\,dx = 2\ln|x-3| + \ln|x+2| + C. \quad\text{(A1)} $$

(b) Three distinct linear factors; cover-up method M1·A1·A1(b) 三个不同线性因子;覆盖法 M1·A1·A1

Write (M1)写出 (M1)

$$ \frac{5x^2-3x-2}{x(x-1)(x+2)} = \frac{A}{x} + \frac{B}{x-1} + \frac{C}{x+2}. $$

Clear denominators: $5x^2-3x-2 = A(x-1)(x+2) + Bx(x+2) + Cx(x-1)$.去分母:$5x^2-3x-2 = A(x-1)(x+2) + Bx(x+2) + Cx(x-1)$。

Cover-up: Set $x=0$: $-2 = A(-1)(2)$, so $A=1$. (A1) Set $x=1$: $5-3-2=0 = B(1)(3)$, so $B=0$. Set $x=-2$: $20+6-2=24 = C(-2)(-3)=6C$, so $C=4$.覆盖法:令 $x=0$:$-2 = A(-1)(2)$,故 $A=1$。(A1) 令 $x=1$:$5-3-2=0 = B(1)(3)$,故 $B=0$。令 $x=-2$:$20+6-2=24 = C(-2)(-3)=6C$,故 $C=4$。

Verification: $\dfrac{1}{x}+\dfrac{4}{x+2} = \dfrac{(x-1)(x+2)+4x(x-1)}{x(x-1)(x+2)} = \dfrac{(x-1)(5x+2)}{x(x-1)(x+2)} = \dfrac{5x^2-3x-2}{x(x-1)(x+2)}$. Confirmed. (A1)验证:$\dfrac{1}{x}+\dfrac{4}{x+2} = \dfrac{(x-1)(x+2)+4x(x-1)}{x(x-1)(x+2)} = \dfrac{5x^2-3x-2}{x(x-1)(x+2)}$。验证正确。(A1)

$$ \int \frac{5x^2-3x-2}{x(x-1)(x+2)}\,dx = \ln|x| + 4\ln|x+2| + C. $$
Insight. The cover-up (Heaviside) method is fastest for distinct linear factors: to find the coefficient for the factor $(x-r)$, set $x=r$ in the numerator after cancelling $(x-r)$ from both sides. Always verify the decomposition by recombining over the common denominator before integrating; a coefficient error found early costs one line, whereas one found after integration costs much more.覆盖法(Heaviside 法)对不同线性因子最为高效:求因子 $(x-r)$ 的系数时,将两边同乘公分母后令 $x=r$ 代入。积分前务必通分还原以验证分解;及早发现系数错误只需一行,而积分后才发现则代价高得多。
PART II  ·  DEFINITIONS AND PROOF第II部分  ·  定义与证明Rigorous arguments · 26 marks严格论证 · 26分

Worked Solutions解题过程

Q5HARDPROOFtrig power reduction: deriving the half-angle identity route三角降幂:推导半角恒等式路径[8 marks]

(a) Show $\sin^4 x = \tfrac{3}{8} - \tfrac{1}{2}\cos 2x + \tfrac{1}{8}\cos 4x$ using only $\sin^2 x = \tfrac{1}{2}(1-\cos 2x)$; (b) hence find $\int_0^{\pi/2}\sin^4 x\,dx$; (c) deduce $\int_0^{\pi/2}\sin^4 x\,dx = \int_0^{\pi/2}\cos^4 x\,dx$ without recomputing the right side.(a) 仅用 $\sin^2 x = \tfrac{1}{2}(1-\cos 2x)$ 证明 $\sin^4 x = \tfrac{3}{8} - \tfrac{1}{2}\cos 2x + \tfrac{1}{8}\cos 4x$;(b) 由此求 $\int_0^{\pi/2}\sin^4 x\,dx$;(c) 无须重新计算右边,推断 $\int_0^{\pi/2}\sin^4 x\,dx = \int_0^{\pi/2}\cos^4 x\,dx$。

Answers:答案:  (a) identity derived below恒等式推导见下  ·  (b) $\tfrac{3\pi}{16}$  ·  (c) equality by complementary-angle symmetry由余角对称性得等式成立

(a) Expand $(\sin^2 x)^2$, then reduce $\cos^2 2x$ M1·M1·A1·A1(a) 展开 $(\sin^2 x)^2$,再化简 $\cos^2 2x$ M1·M1·A1·A1

Starting from $\sin^2 x = \tfrac{1}{2}(1 - \cos 2x)$, square both sides: (M1)从 $\sin^2 x = \tfrac{1}{2}(1 - \cos 2x)$ 出发,对两边平方:(M1)

$$ \sin^4 x = \left(\frac{1-\cos 2x}{2}\right)^2 = \frac{1 - 2\cos 2x + \cos^2 2x}{4}. $$

Apply the same identity a second time to the $\cos^2 2x$ term: replace $x$ by $2x$ to give $\cos^2 2x = \tfrac{1}{2}(1 + \cos 4x)$. (M1)对 $\cos^2 2x$ 项再次应用同一恒等式:将 $x$ 替换为 $2x$ 得 $\cos^2 2x = \tfrac{1}{2}(1 + \cos 4x)$。(M1)

$$ \sin^4 x = \frac{1}{4}\left(1 - 2\cos 2x + \frac{1 + \cos 4x}{2}\right) = \frac{1}{4}\cdot\frac{2 - 4\cos 2x + 1 + \cos 4x}{2} = \frac{3 - 4\cos 2x + \cos 4x}{8}. $$

(A1) Writing out the three terms:(A1) 写出三项:

$$ \sin^4 x = \frac{3}{8} - \frac{1}{2}\cos 2x + \frac{1}{8}\cos 4x. \quad\text{(A1)} $$

No other identities were assumed; both applications used only $\cos^2\alpha = \tfrac{1}{2}(1+\cos 2\alpha)$ with $\alpha = x$ then $\alpha = 2x$.未假设其他恒等式;两次均仅使用 $\cos^2\alpha = \tfrac{1}{2}(1+\cos 2\alpha)$,分别取 $\alpha = x$ 和 $\alpha = 2x$。

(b) Integrate the reduced form and evaluate between $0$ and $\pi/2$ M1·A1(b) 对化简后的式子积分并在 $0$ 至 $\pi/2$ 间求值 M1·A1

The antiderivative is (M1)原函数为 (M1)

$$ F(x) = \frac{3x}{8} - \frac{\sin 2x}{4} + \frac{\sin 4x}{32}. $$

Evaluate:代入积分限:

$$ F\!\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right) = \frac{3\pi}{16} - \frac{\sin\pi}{4} + \frac{\sin 2\pi}{32} = \frac{3\pi}{16} - 0 + 0 = \frac{3\pi}{16}. $$ $$ F(0) = 0. $$

Hence $\displaystyle\int_0^{\pi/2}\sin^4 x\,dx = \frac{3\pi}{16}$. (A1)故 $\displaystyle\int_0^{\pi/2}\sin^4 x\,dx = \frac{3\pi}{16}$。(A1)

(c) Complementary-angle symmetry R1·A1(c) 余角对称性 R1·A1

Use the substitution $x = \tfrac{\pi}{2} - t$, $dx = -dt$ in the right-hand integral: (R1)在右边积分中令 $x = \tfrac{\pi}{2} - t$,$dx = -dt$:(R1)

$$ \int_0^{\pi/2}\cos^4 x\,dx = \int_{\pi/2}^{0}\cos^4\!\left(\frac{\pi}{2}-t\right)(-dt) = \int_0^{\pi/2}\sin^4 t\,dt. $$

Since $\cos\!\left(\frac{\pi}{2}-t\right) = \sin t$, the two integrals are identical. (A1) Alternatively, the expansion $\cos^4 x = \tfrac{3}{8} + \tfrac{1}{2}\cos 2x + \tfrac{1}{8}\cos 4x$ differs from the $\sin^4 x$ expansion only in the sign of the $\cos 2x$ term, and $\int_0^{\pi/2}\cos 2x\,dx = \tfrac{1}{2}[\sin 2x]_0^{\pi/2} = 0$, so the definite integrals coincide regardless.因 $\cos\!\left(\frac{\pi}{2}-t\right) = \sin t$,两个积分完全相同。(A1) 另一方面,展开式 $\cos^4 x = \tfrac{3}{8} + \tfrac{1}{2}\cos 2x + \tfrac{1}{8}\cos 4x$ 与 $\sin^4 x$ 的展开式仅 $\cos 2x$ 项的符号不同,而 $\int_0^{\pi/2}\cos 2x\,dx = \tfrac{1}{2}[\sin 2x]_0^{\pi/2} = 0$,故两个定积分相等。

Insight. The half-angle route is the only general method for even powers of $\sin$ and $\cos$; the key is applying the identity repeatedly until the highest remaining power of cosine is odd (hence directly integrable) or a new double-angle appears. The symmetry argument in (c) is a special case of the reflection principle $\int_0^{\pi/2} f(\sin x)\,dx = \int_0^{\pi/2} f(\cos x)\,dx$, a result worth memorising for definite-integral competition problems.半角恒等式路径是处理 $\sin$ 和 $\cos$ 偶数次幂积分的唯一一般方法;关键在于反复应用恒等式,直到余弦最高次幂为奇数(可直接积分)或出现新的倍角。(c) 中的对称论证是反射原理 $\int_0^{\pi/2} f(\sin x)\,dx = \int_0^{\pi/2} f(\cos x)\,dx$ 的特殊情形,值得在定积分竞赛题中牢记。
Q6HARDPROOFpartial fractions: setting up and proving the form with a repeated and an irreducible-quadratic factor部分分数:建立并证明含重复因子与不可约二次因子的分解形式[10 marks]

For $R(x) = \dfrac{4x^3+3x^2+8x+3}{(x+1)^2(x^2+3)}$: (a) write the general PF form and justify each term; (b) determine all four coefficients; (c) verify by recombining.对于 $R(x) = \dfrac{4x^3+3x^2+8x+3}{(x+1)^2(x^2+3)}$:(a) 写出一般部分分数形式并说明每项的依据;(b) 求出全部四个系数;(c) 通分还原验证。

Answers:答案:  (a) $\dfrac{A}{x+1}+\dfrac{B}{(x+1)^2}+\dfrac{Cx+D}{x^2+3}$  ·  (b) $A=\tfrac{11}{4},\ B=-\tfrac{3}{2},\ C=\tfrac{5}{4},\ D=-\tfrac{3}{4}$  ·  (c) verified below验证见下

(a) General form and justification A1·A1(a) 一般形式及其依据 A1·A1

$(x+1)^2$ is a repeated linear factor: it contributes one term per power, i.e. $\tfrac{A}{x+1}$ and $\tfrac{B}{(x+1)^2}$. (A1)$(x+1)^2$ 是重复线性因子:每个次幂各贡献一项,即 $\tfrac{A}{x+1}$ 和 $\tfrac{B}{(x+1)^2}$。(A1)

$x^2+3$ is irreducible over $\mathbb{R}$ (discriminant $-12<0$): it contributes a linear numerator $Cx+D$. (A1)$x^2+3$ 在 $\mathbb{R}$ 上不可约(判别式 $-12<0$):贡献线性分子 $Cx+D$。(A1)

$$ R(x) = \frac{A}{x+1}+\frac{B}{(x+1)^2}+\frac{Cx+D}{x^2+3}. $$

(b) Clear denominators and match coefficients M1·M1·M1·A1·A1(b) 去分母并比较系数 M1·M1·M1·A1·A1

Multiply both sides by $(x+1)^2(x^2+3)$: (M1)两边同乘 $(x+1)^2(x^2+3)$:(M1)

$$ 4x^3+3x^2+8x+3 = A(x+1)(x^2+3)+B(x^2+3)+(Cx+D)(x+1)^2. $$

Expand each piece and collect by degree: (M1)展开各项并按次数归类:(M1)

$$ A(x+1)(x^2+3) = Ax^3+Ax^2+3Ax+3A, $$ $$ B(x^2+3) = Bx^2+3B, $$ $$ (Cx+D)(x+1)^2 = Cx^3+(2C+D)x^2+(C+2D)x+D. $$

Matching powers: $[x^3]:\ A+C=4$; $[x^2]:\ A+B+2C+D=3$; $[x^1]:\ 3A+C+2D=8$; $[x^0]:\ 3A+3B+D=3$. (M1)比较各次系数:$[x^3]:\ A+C=4$;$[x^2]:\ A+B+2C+D=3$;$[x^1]:\ 3A+C+2D=8$;$[x^0]:\ 3A+3B+D=3$。(M1)

From $[x^3]$ and $[x^1]$: $C=4-A$ and $3A+(4-A)+2D=8\Rightarrow A+D=2\Rightarrow D=2-A$. (A1)由 $[x^3]$ 和 $[x^1]$:$C=4-A$,且 $3A+(4-A)+2D=8\Rightarrow A+D=2\Rightarrow D=2-A$。(A1)

Substituting into $[x^2]$: $A+B+2(4-A)+(2-A)=3\Rightarrow B-2A=-7\Rightarrow B=2A-7$.代入 $[x^2]$:$A+B+2(4-A)+(2-A)=3\Rightarrow B-2A=-7\Rightarrow B=2A-7$。

Substituting into $[x^0]$: $3A+3(2A-7)+(2-A)=3\Rightarrow 8A=22\Rightarrow A=\tfrac{11}{4}$.代入 $[x^0]$:$3A+3(2A-7)+(2-A)=3\Rightarrow 8A=22\Rightarrow A=\tfrac{11}{4}$。

Hence $C=\tfrac{5}{4}$, $D=-\tfrac{3}{4}$, $B=-\tfrac{3}{2}$. (A1)故 $C=\tfrac{5}{4}$,$D=-\tfrac{3}{4}$,$B=-\tfrac{3}{2}$。(A1)

(c) Recombination verification M1·A1·A1(c) 通分还原验证 M1·A1·A1

Multiply out the numerator contributions over the common denominator: (M1)在公分母下展开各分子贡献:(M1)

$$ \frac{11}{4}(x+1)(x^2+3) = \frac{11x^3+11x^2+33x+33}{4}, $$ $$ -\frac{3}{2}(x^2+3) = \frac{-6x^2-18}{4}, $$ $$ \frac{1}{4}(5x-3)(x^2+2x+1) = \frac{5x^3+7x^2-x-3}{4}. $$

Summing by degree: (A1)按次数求和:(A1)

$$ [x^3]:\ \frac{11+5}{4}=4;\quad [x^2]:\ \frac{11-6+7}{4}=3;\quad [x^1]:\ \frac{33-1}{4}=8;\quad [x^0]:\ \frac{33-18-3}{4}=3. $$

Recombined numerator: $4x^3+3x^2+8x+3$. Confirmed. (A1)还原后的分子:$4x^3+3x^2+8x+3$。验证正确。(A1)

Insight. The cover-up shortcut applies only to the coefficient of the highest power of a repeated linear factor; the remaining coefficients require a full linear system. An irreducible quadratic always takes a linear numerator $Cx+D$: a constant alone is too restrictive for a general rational function over that factor. Verifying by recombination before integrating catches coefficient errors early.覆盖法捷径仅适用于重复线性因子最高次幂的系数;其余系数需通过完整线性方程组求解。不可约二次因子的分子必须为线性形式 $Cx+D$:仅用常数对一般有理函数而言限制过强。积分前通分验证可及早发现系数错误。
Q7HARDPROOFtrig substitution: secant case and back-substitution via reference triangle三角换元:正割情形与参考三角形反代换[8 marks]

Evaluate $\int \frac{dx}{x^2\sqrt{x^2-16}}$ for $x>4$.计算 $\int \frac{dx}{x^2\sqrt{x^2-16}}$,其中 $x>4$。

Answers:答案:  (a) $x=4\sec\theta$, integral becomes积分化为 $\tfrac{1}{16}\int\cos\theta\,d\theta$  ·  (b) $\tfrac{\sin\theta}{16}+C$  ·  (c) $\dfrac{\sqrt{x^2-16}}{16x}+C$

(a) State the substitution and rewrite everything in $\theta$ M1·M1·A1(a) 给出换元并将一切用 $\theta$ 表示 M1·M1·A1

The form $\sqrt{x^2 - 16} = \sqrt{x^2 - 4^2}$ calls for $x = 4\sec\theta$, with $a = 4$. (M1)$\sqrt{x^2 - 16} = \sqrt{x^2 - 4^2}$ 的形式要求令 $x = 4\sec\theta$,其中 $a = 4$。(M1)

Then $dx = 4\sec\theta\tan\theta\,d\theta$ and, for $0 \le \theta < \tfrac{\pi}{2}$ (i.e. $x > 4$), $\sqrt{x^2 - 16} = \sqrt{16\sec^2\theta - 16} = 4|\tan\theta| = 4\tan\theta$. (M1)则 $dx = 4\sec\theta\tan\theta\,d\theta$,且在 $0 \le \theta < \tfrac{\pi}{2}$(即 $x > 4$)时,$\sqrt{x^2 - 16} = \sqrt{16\sec^2\theta - 16} = 4|\tan\theta| = 4\tan\theta$。(M1)

$$ \int \frac{4\sec\theta\tan\theta\,d\theta}{16\sec^2\theta \cdot 4\tan\theta} = \frac{1}{16}\int \frac{d\theta}{\sec\theta} = \frac{1}{16}\int \cos\theta\,d\theta. \quad\text{(A1)} $$

(b) Evaluate the trigonometric integral M1·A1(b) 计算三角积分 M1·A1

$\dfrac{1}{16}\int \cos\theta\,d\theta = \dfrac{\sin\theta}{16} + C.$ (M1·A1)$\dfrac{1}{16}\int \cos\theta\,d\theta = \dfrac{\sin\theta}{16} + C$。(M1·A1)

(c) Reference triangle and back-substitution M1·M1·A1(c) 参考三角形与反代换 M1·M1·A1

Draw the reference triangle for $x = 4\sec\theta$: (M1)画出 $x = 4\sec\theta$ 的参考三角形:(M1)

  • Hypotenuse $= x$; adjacent side $= 4$; opposite side $= \sqrt{x^2 - 16}$.斜边 $= x$;邻边 $= 4$;对边 $= \sqrt{x^2 - 16}$。

Read off: $\sin\theta = \dfrac{\sqrt{x^2-16}}{x}$. (M1)从三角形读出:$\sin\theta = \dfrac{\sqrt{x^2-16}}{x}$。(M1)

$$ \int \frac{dx}{x^2\sqrt{x^2-16}} = \frac{\sin\theta}{16} + C = \frac{\sqrt{x^2-16}}{16x} + C. $$

Verification by differentiation: $\dfrac{d}{dx}\!\left(\dfrac{\sqrt{x^2-16}}{16x}\right) = \dfrac{1}{16}\cdot\dfrac{x\cdot\frac{x}{\sqrt{x^2-16}} - \sqrt{x^2-16}}{x^2} = \dfrac{1}{16x^2}\cdot\dfrac{x^2-(x^2-16)}{\sqrt{x^2-16}} = \dfrac{16}{16x^2\sqrt{x^2-16}} = \dfrac{1}{x^2\sqrt{x^2-16}}$. (A1)微分验证:$\dfrac{d}{dx}\!\left(\dfrac{\sqrt{x^2-16}}{16x}\right) = \dfrac{1}{16}\cdot\dfrac{x\cdot\frac{x}{\sqrt{x^2-16}} - \sqrt{x^2-16}}{x^2} = \dfrac{1}{16x^2}\cdot\dfrac{16}{\sqrt{x^2-16}} = \dfrac{1}{x^2\sqrt{x^2-16}}$。(A1)

Insight. For the secant substitution on $\sqrt{x^2 - a^2}$ with $x > a > 0$: the reference triangle has hypotenuse $x$ and adjacent $a$, giving opposite $\sqrt{x^2-a^2}$. Always write $\sin\theta = \sqrt{x^2-a^2}/x$ from the triangle before substituting. The sign of $\tan\theta = \sqrt{x^2-a^2}/a$ is positive on the first quadrant branch $x > a$, so no absolute value is needed there. Remember to convert back to $x$ via the triangle before finishing.对 $\sqrt{x^2 - a^2}$($x > a > 0$)使用正割换元时:参考三角形的斜边为 $x$,邻边为 $a$,对边为 $\sqrt{x^2-a^2}$。在反代换前务必从三角形写出 $\sin\theta = \sqrt{x^2-a^2}/x$。在第一象限分支 $x > a$ 上,$\tan\theta = \sqrt{x^2-a^2}/a$ 为正,无需绝对值。最终结果必须通过参考三角形还原为 $x$ 的函数。
PART III  ·  APPLICATIONS AND SYNTHESIS第III部分  ·  应用与综合Extended problems · 28 marks综合题 · 28分

Worked Solutions解题过程

Q8HARDAPPLIEDtrig substitution with completing the square: definite integral配方后的三角换元:定积分[10 marks]

Evaluate $\int_0^1 \frac{x^2}{\sqrt{x^2-2x+5}}\,dx$.计算 $\int_0^1 \frac{x^2}{\sqrt{x^2-2x+5}}\,dx$。

Answers:答案:  (a) $(x-1)^2+4$; substitute $x-1=2\tan\theta$; new limits $\theta=-\arctan\tfrac{1}{2}$ to $0$令 $x-1=2\tan\theta$;新积分限 $\theta=-\arctan\tfrac{1}{2}$ 至 $0$  ·  (b) trig integral evaluated below三角积分计算见下  ·  (c) $4-\tfrac{3\sqrt{5}}{2}-\ln\!\tfrac{\sqrt{5}+1}{2}$

(a) Complete the square and identify the substitution M1·A1·A1(a) 配方并确定换元 M1·A1·A1

$x^2 - 2x + 5 = (x-1)^2 + 4$. (M1) This is of the form $u^2 + 4$ with $u = x-1$, calling for the tangent substitution $u = 2\tan\theta$, i.e. $x - 1 = 2\tan\theta$, $dx = 2\sec^2\theta\,d\theta$, $\sqrt{(x-1)^2+4} = 2\sec\theta$. (A1)$x^2 - 2x + 5 = (x-1)^2 + 4$。(M1) 令 $u = x-1$,这是 $u^2 + 4$ 的形式,需使用正切换元 $u = 2\tan\theta$,即 $x - 1 = 2\tan\theta$,$dx = 2\sec^2\theta\,d\theta$,$\sqrt{(x-1)^2+4} = 2\sec\theta$。(A1)

New limits: when $x=0$, $\tan\theta = -\tfrac{1}{2}$, so $\theta = \arctan(-\tfrac{1}{2}) = -\arctan\tfrac{1}{2}$. When $x=1$, $\tan\theta = 0$, so $\theta = 0$. (A1)新积分限:当 $x=0$ 时,$\tan\theta = -\tfrac{1}{2}$,故 $\theta = -\arctan\tfrac{1}{2}$;当 $x=1$ 时,$\tan\theta = 0$,故 $\theta = 0$。(A1)

(b) Rewrite numerator and evaluate the trig integral M1·M1·M1·A1·A1(b) 改写分子并计算三角积分 M1·M1·M1·A1·A1

With $x = 1 + 2\tan\theta$, the numerator $x^2 = (1+2\tan\theta)^2 = 1 + 4\tan\theta + 4\tan^2\theta$. (M1)令 $x = 1 + 2\tan\theta$,分子 $x^2 = (1+2\tan\theta)^2 = 1 + 4\tan\theta + 4\tan^2\theta$。(M1)

$$ \int \frac{(1+4\tan\theta+4\tan^2\theta)\cdot 2\sec^2\theta\,d\theta}{2\sec\theta} = \int (1+4\tan\theta+4\tan^2\theta)\sec\theta\,d\theta. $$

Split into three integrals: (M1)拆分为三个积分:(M1)

$$ I_1 = \int \sec\theta\,d\theta = \ln|\sec\theta+\tan\theta|, $$ $$ I_2 = 4\int \tan\theta\sec\theta\,d\theta = 4\sec\theta, $$ $$ I_3 = 4\int \tan^2\theta\sec\theta\,d\theta. $$

For $I_3$, use $\tan^2\theta = \sec^2\theta - 1$: $I_3 = 4\int(\sec^3\theta - \sec\theta)\,d\theta$. Recall $\int\sec^3\theta\,d\theta = \tfrac{1}{2}(\sec\theta\tan\theta + \ln|\sec\theta+\tan\theta|)$: (M1)对 $I_3$,用 $\tan^2\theta = \sec^2\theta - 1$:$I_3 = 4\int(\sec^3\theta - \sec\theta)\,d\theta$。利用 $\int\sec^3\theta\,d\theta = \tfrac{1}{2}(\sec\theta\tan\theta + \ln|\sec\theta+\tan\theta|)$:(M1)

$$ I_3 = 4\left[\frac{\sec\theta\tan\theta + \ln|\sec\theta+\tan\theta|}{2} - \ln|\sec\theta+\tan\theta|\right] = 2\sec\theta\tan\theta - 2\ln|\sec\theta+\tan\theta|. $$

Total antiderivative: $F(\theta) = \ln|\sec\theta+\tan\theta| + 4\sec\theta + 2\sec\theta\tan\theta - 2\ln|\sec\theta+\tan\theta|$总原函数:$F(\theta) = \ln|\sec\theta+\tan\theta| + 4\sec\theta + 2\sec\theta\tan\theta - 2\ln|\sec\theta+\tan\theta|$

$$ = 4\sec\theta + 2\sec\theta\tan\theta - \ln|\sec\theta+\tan\theta|. $$

(A1) Now evaluate between $\theta = -\arctan\tfrac{1}{2}$ and $\theta = 0$. At $\theta=0$: $\sec 0=1$, $\tan 0=0$: $F(0) = 4 + 0 - \ln 1 = 4$. (A1)(A1) 在 $\theta = -\arctan\tfrac{1}{2}$ 至 $\theta = 0$ 间求值。当 $\theta=0$ 时:$\sec 0=1$,$\tan 0=0$,故 $F(0) = 4 + 0 - \ln 1 = 4$。(A1)

At $\theta=-\arctan\tfrac{1}{2}$: $\tan\theta = -\tfrac{1}{2}$, $\sec\theta = \sqrt{1+\tfrac{1}{4}} = \tfrac{\sqrt{5}}{2}$:当 $\theta=-\arctan\tfrac{1}{2}$ 时:$\tan\theta = -\tfrac{1}{2}$,$\sec\theta = \sqrt{1+\tfrac{1}{4}} = \tfrac{\sqrt{5}}{2}$:

$$ F(-\arctan\tfrac{1}{2}) = 4\cdot\frac{\sqrt{5}}{2} + 2\cdot\frac{\sqrt{5}}{2}\cdot\left(-\frac{1}{2}\right) - \ln\left|\frac{\sqrt{5}}{2} - \frac{1}{2}\right| = 2\sqrt{5} - \frac{\sqrt{5}}{2} - \ln\frac{\sqrt{5}-1}{2}. $$

(c) Final numerical value A1·A1(c) 最终数值 A1·A1

The definite integral equals $F(0) - F(-\arctan\tfrac{1}{2})$: (A1)定积分等于 $F(0) - F(-\arctan\tfrac{1}{2})$:(A1)

$$ = 4 - 2\sqrt{5} + \frac{\sqrt{5}}{2} + \ln\frac{\sqrt{5}-1}{2} = 4 - \frac{3\sqrt{5}}{2} + \ln\frac{\sqrt{5}-1}{2}. $$

This is positive: numerically $4 - \tfrac{3\times2.236}{2} + \ln(0.618) \approx 4 - 3.354 - 0.481 \approx 0.165 > 0$. (A1)此值为正:数值上 $4 - \tfrac{3\times2.236}{2} + \ln(0.618) \approx 4 - 3.354 - 0.481 \approx 0.165 > 0$。(A1)

Insight. Completing the square is the mandatory preprocessing step for any integral whose radicand is a quadratic without a perfect-square factor. The pattern is: (1) complete the square to get $(x-h)^2 + k^2$ or $k^2 - (x-h)^2$; (2) shift $u = x-h$; (3) apply the standard trig substitution to $\sqrt{u^2+k^2}$ or $\sqrt{k^2-u^2}$. After completing the square, also express the numerator in terms of the new variable $u$ (here $x = 1+2\tan\theta$ means $x^2$ must be expanded in $\tan\theta$).配方是处理根号内为非完全平方二次式的积分时不可省略的预处理步骤。步骤如下:(1) 配方得 $(x-h)^2 + k^2$ 或 $k^2 - (x-h)^2$;(2) 令 $u = x-h$ 平移;(3) 对 $\sqrt{u^2+k^2}$ 或 $\sqrt{k^2-u^2}$ 应用标准三角换元。配方后还需将分子用新变量 $u$ 表示(此处 $x = 1+2\tan\theta$ 意味着 $x^2$ 须展开为 $\tan\theta$ 的函数)。
Q9HARDAPPLIEDpartial fractions with irreducible quadratic: area between curves含不可约二次因子的部分分数:曲线间面积[10 marks]

Find the area between $y=\dfrac{6x^2+4}{(x^2+1)(x^2+4)}$ and $y=0$ for $0\le x\le 2$.求曲线 $y=\dfrac{6x^2+4}{(x^2+1)(x^2+4)}$ 与 $y=0$ 在 $0\le x\le 2$ 之间所围区域的面积。

Answers:答案:  (a) $\dfrac{B}{x^2+1}+\dfrac{D}{x^2+4}$ with其中 $B=-\tfrac{2}{3},\ D=\tfrac{20}{3}$  ·  (b) $\bigl[-\tfrac{2}{3}\arctan x+\tfrac{10}{3}\arctan\tfrac{x}{2}\bigr]_0^2$  ·  (c) $\tfrac{5\pi}{6}-\tfrac{2}{3}\arctan 2$

(a) Partial-fraction decomposition with two irreducible quadratics M1·M1·A1·A1(a) 两个不可约二次因子的部分分数分解 M1·M1·A1·A1

Each factor $x^2+1$ and $x^2+4$ is irreducible over the reals (negative discriminants). Since the numerator degree (2) is less than the denominator degree (4), the fraction is proper. Write: (M1)$x^2+1$ 和 $x^2+4$ 在实数域上均不可约(判别式为负)。由于分子次数(2)小于分母次数(4),该分式为真分式。写出:(M1)

$$ \frac{6x^2+4}{(x^2+1)(x^2+4)} = \frac{Ax+B}{x^2+1} + \frac{Cx+D}{x^2+4}. $$

Because the integrand is an even function of $x$ (the numerator and denominator both contain only even powers), the partial-fraction decomposition must also be even. Therefore $A = C = 0$, and we need only find $B$ and $D$: (M1)由于被积函数是 $x$ 的偶函数(分子和分母均只含偶数次幂),部分分数分解也必须为偶函数,故 $A = C = 0$,只需求 $B$ 和 $D$:(M1)

$$ \frac{6x^2+4}{(x^2+1)(x^2+4)} = \frac{B}{x^2+1} + \frac{D}{x^2+4}. $$

Clear denominators: $6x^2+4 = B(x^2+4) + D(x^2+1)$. Matching coefficients: $[x^2]: B+D=6$; $[x^0]: 4B+D=4$. Subtracting: $3B=-2$, so $B=-\tfrac{2}{3}$, $D=\tfrac{20}{3}$. (A1)去分母:$6x^2+4 = B(x^2+4) + D(x^2+1)$。比较系数:$[x^2]: B+D=6$;$[x^0]: 4B+D=4$。相减得 $3B=-2$,故 $B=-\tfrac{2}{3}$,$D=\tfrac{20}{3}$。(A1)

Verification: $-\tfrac{2}{3}(x^2+4)+\tfrac{20}{3}(x^2+1) = \frac{-2x^2-8+20x^2+20}{3} = \frac{18x^2+12}{3} = 6x^2+4$. Confirmed. (A1)验证:$-\tfrac{2}{3}(x^2+4)+\tfrac{20}{3}(x^2+1) = \frac{18x^2+12}{3} = 6x^2+4$。验证正确。(A1)

(b) Evaluate the definite integral M1·M1·A1·A1(b) 计算定积分 M1·M1·A1·A1

$$ \int_0^2 \frac{6x^2+4}{(x^2+1)(x^2+4)}\,dx = \int_0^2 \left(\frac{-2/3}{x^2+1} + \frac{20/3}{x^2+4}\right)dx. $$

(M1) Use $\int\frac{dx}{x^2+a^2} = \frac{1}{a}\arctan\frac{x}{a}+C$: (M1)(M1) 利用 $\int\frac{dx}{x^2+a^2} = \frac{1}{a}\arctan\frac{x}{a}+C$:(M1)

$$ = \left[-\frac{2}{3}\arctan x + \frac{20}{3}\cdot\frac{1}{2}\arctan\frac{x}{2}\right]_0^2 = \left[-\frac{2}{3}\arctan x + \frac{10}{3}\arctan\frac{x}{2}\right]_0^2. $$

At $x=2$: $-\tfrac{2}{3}\arctan 2 + \tfrac{10}{3}\arctan 1 = -\tfrac{2}{3}\arctan 2 + \tfrac{10}{3}\cdot\tfrac{\pi}{4} = -\tfrac{2}{3}\arctan 2 + \tfrac{5\pi}{6}$. (A1)当 $x=2$ 时:$-\tfrac{2}{3}\arctan 2 + \tfrac{10}{3}\arctan 1 = -\tfrac{2}{3}\arctan 2 + \tfrac{5\pi}{6}$。(A1)

At $x=0$: $0 + 0 = 0$.当 $x=0$ 时:$0 + 0 = 0$。

Area $= \dfrac{5\pi}{6} - \dfrac{2}{3}\arctan 2$. (A1)面积 $= \dfrac{5\pi}{6} - \dfrac{2}{3}\arctan 2$。(A1)

(c) State exact area and verify positivity A1·A1(c) 写出精确面积并验证为正 A1·A1

Area $= \dfrac{5\pi}{6} - \dfrac{2}{3}\arctan 2$. (A1)面积 $= \dfrac{5\pi}{6} - \dfrac{2}{3}\arctan 2$。(A1)

Numerically: $\arctan 2 \approx 1.107$, so $\dfrac{2}{3}(1.107)\approx 0.738$ and $\dfrac{5\pi}{6}\approx 2.618$. Area $\approx 2.618 - 0.738 = 1.880 > 0$. The integrand is positive for $x\in[0,2]$, so the area is indeed positive. (A1)数值上:$\arctan 2 \approx 1.107$,故 $\dfrac{2}{3}(1.107)\approx 0.738$,$\dfrac{5\pi}{6}\approx 2.618$,面积 $\approx 2.618 - 0.738 = 1.880 > 0$。被积函数在 $x\in[0,2]$ 上为正,故面积确实为正。(A1)

Insight. When the denominator factors into two distinct irreducible quadratics, the general form has linear numerators $Ax+B$ and $Cx+D$ over each factor. But symmetry can reduce the work dramatically: if the integrand is even (only even powers of $x$), the odd coefficients $A$ and $C$ must be zero, halving the number of unknowns. Always check for parity before setting up the full linear system.当分母分解为两个不同的不可约二次因子时,一般形式在每个因子上取线性分子 $Ax+B$ 和 $Cx+D$。但对称性可大幅减少工作量:若被积函数为偶函数(只含 $x$ 的偶数次幂),则奇次系数 $A$ 和 $C$ 必须为零,从而将未知数减半。建立完整线性方程组前,务必先检查奇偶性。
Q10HARDAPPLIEDstrategy and combined techniques: rationalising substitution then partial fractions策略与综合方法:有理化换元后接部分分数[8 marks]

Evaluate $\int \frac{1}{1+\sqrt{x+1}}\,dx$ using $u=\sqrt{x+1}$.使用 $u=\sqrt{x+1}$ 计算 $\int \frac{1}{1+\sqrt{x+1}}\,dx$。

Answers:答案:  (a) $\int\frac{2u}{1+u}\,du$  ·  (b) $2 - \frac{2}{1+u} = 2u - 2\ln|1+u|$ after long division长除法后得  ·  (c) $2\sqrt{x+1} - 2\ln(1+\sqrt{x+1}) + C$

(a) Apply the rationalising substitution M1·M1·A1(a) 应用有理化换元 M1·M1·A1

Let $u = \sqrt{x+1}$, so $u^2 = x+1$ and $x = u^2 - 1$, $dx = 2u\,du$. (M1) Substitute: (M1)令 $u = \sqrt{x+1}$,则 $u^2 = x+1$,$x = u^2 - 1$,$dx = 2u\,du$。(M1) 代入:(M1)

$$ \int \frac{1}{1+u}\cdot 2u\,du = \int \frac{2u}{1+u}\,du. $$

The integrand is a rational function of $u$. (A1)被积函数是 $u$ 的有理函数。(A1)

(b) Long division, then integrate M1·A1·A1(b) 长除法后积分 M1·A1·A1

The degree of the numerator equals the degree of the denominator, so perform polynomial long division: (M1)分子次数等于分母次数,故进行多项式长除法:(M1)

$$ \frac{2u}{1+u} = \frac{2u}{u+1} = 2 - \frac{2}{u+1}. $$

Check: $2(u+1) - 2 = 2u$. Confirmed. The proper-fraction part is $-\tfrac{2}{u+1}$, which is already in partial-fraction form (one linear factor in the denominator). (A1)验证:$2(u+1) - 2 = 2u$。正确。真分式部分为 $-\tfrac{2}{u+1}$,已是部分分数形式(分母为一个线性因子)。(A1)

$$ \int \left(2 - \frac{2}{u+1}\right)du = 2u - 2\ln|u+1| + C. $$

(A1) Verification: $\frac{d}{du}(2u - 2\ln|u+1|) = 2 - \frac{2}{u+1} = \frac{2u}{u+1}$. Confirmed.(A1) 验证:$\frac{d}{du}(2u - 2\ln|u+1|) = 2 - \frac{2}{u+1} = \frac{2u}{u+1}$。正确。

(c) Back-substitute $u = \sqrt{x+1}$ M1·A1(c) 反代换 $u = \sqrt{x+1}$ M1·A1

Since $x \ge -1$ we have $u = \sqrt{x+1} \ge 0$, so $u+1 \ge 1 > 0$ and the absolute value is unnecessary: (M1)由于 $x \ge -1$,有 $u = \sqrt{x+1} \ge 0$,故 $u+1 \ge 1 > 0$,绝对值符号可省略:(M1)

$$ \int \frac{dx}{1+\sqrt{x+1}} = 2\sqrt{x+1} - 2\ln(1+\sqrt{x+1}) + C. $$

Verification: let $F(x) = 2\sqrt{x+1} - 2\ln(1+\sqrt{x+1})$. Then验证:令 $F(x) = 2\sqrt{x+1} - 2\ln(1+\sqrt{x+1})$,则

$$ F'(x) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{x+1}} - 2\cdot\frac{1}{1+\sqrt{x+1}}\cdot\frac{1}{2\sqrt{x+1}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{x+1}} - \frac{1}{\sqrt{x+1}(1+\sqrt{x+1})} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{x+1}}\cdot\frac{(1+\sqrt{x+1})-1}{1+\sqrt{x+1}} = \frac{1}{1+\sqrt{x+1}}. $$

(A1) Matches the integrand exactly.(A1) 与被积函数完全吻合。

Insight. The rationalising substitution $u = \sqrt[n]{\text{expression}}$ converts any integral involving $n$-th roots into a rational integral at the cost of introducing $dx = nu^{n-1}\,du$. The resulting rational function is often improper (degree of numerator $\ge$ degree of denominator), so long division is mandatory before partial fractions. The strategy of Section 6 of the study guide is exactly this: classify the integrand, choose the method that simplifies it most (here, a substitution that removes the radical), then follow the remaining rational-function pipeline.有理化换元 $u = \sqrt[n]{\text{表达式}}$ 可将任何含 $n$ 次根号的积分化为有理积分,代价是引入 $dx = nu^{n-1}\,du$。所得有理函数通常为假分式(分子次数不低于分母次数),因此在进行部分分数分解前必须先做长除法。学习指南第6节的策略正是如此:对被积函数分类,选择最能简化它的方法(此处为去除根号的换元),再沿有理函数处理流程继续。