Date | May Example questions | Marks available | 8 | Reference code | EXM.1.AHL.TZ0.1 |
Level | Additional Higher Level | Paper | Paper 1 (without calculator) | Time zone | Time zone 0 |
Command term | Find | Question number | 1 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Let f(x)=11−x2 for −1<x<1. Use partial fractions to find ∫f(x) dx.
Markscheme
11−x2=1(1−x)(1+x)≡A1−x+B1+x M1M1A1
⇒1≡A(1+x)+B(1−x)⇒A=B=12 M1A1A1
∫121−x+121+xdx=−12ln(1−x)+12ln(1+x)+c (=lnk√1+x1−x) M1A1
[8 marks]
Examiners report
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