1. Find $$\int \frac{1}{x^{2}+49} \: dx$$.
2. Sketch the region in the plane defined by $$y \leq 2|x+3|$$.
3. State the domain and range of $$y = \cos\left(\frac{x... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:1. Find $$\int \frac{1}{x^{2}+49} \: dx$$ - HSC - SSCE Mathematics Extension 1 - Question 1 - 2005 - Paper 1
Step 1
Find $$\int \frac{1}{x^{2}+49} \: dx$$
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To solve this integral, we recognize that the denominator can be rewritten as a perfect square:
x2+49=x2+72.
This suggests the use of the arctangent formula. Hence,
∫x2+491dx=71tan−1(7x)+C,
where C is the integration constant.
Step 2
Sketch the region in the plane defined by $$y \leq 2|x+3|$$
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This inequality describes a region below the V-shaped graph of y=2∣x+3∣. To sketch:
Determine the vertex at the point where x=−3, giving y=0.
The lines y=2x+6 (for x+3≥0) and y=−2x−6 (for x+3<0) are the arms of the V.
Shade the area below this graph, representing all points (x,y) such that the inequality holds.
Step 3
State the domain and range of $$y = \cos\left(\frac{x}{4}\right)$$
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The function y=cos(4x) is a cosine function:
Domain: All real numbers, (−∞,∞).
Range: The output of the cosine function varies between -1 and 1, so the range is [−1,1].
Step 4
Using the substitution $$u = 2x^{2} + 1$$, find $$\int \frac{1}{(2x^{2} + 1)^{\frac{5}{2}}} dx$$
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Using the substitution:
Differentiate: du=4xdx⇒dx=4xdu.
Solve for x in terms of u: x=2u−1.
Replace in integral:
∫u25142u−1du
This can be simplified and solved using standard integral techniques. A cleaner method may involve reverting to u integration first after substitution.
Step 5
The point P(1, y) divides the line segment joining A(-1, 8) and B(x, y) internally in the ratio 2:3.
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Using the section formula:
The coordinates of P can be calculated as:
P(xP,yP)=(m+nmx2+nx1,m+nmy2+ny1)