Integration (DP IB Analysis & Approaches (AA))

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  • What is integration?

    Integration is the opposite (inverse) of differentiation.

    It is the process of finding the expression of a function (antiderivative) from an expression of the function's derivative (gradient function).

  • What does the symbol integral mean?

    The symbol integral means "integrate".

    E.g. integral y space straight d x means integrate (or 'find the integral of') y with respect to x

  • State the formula for integrating powers of x.

    The formula for integrating powers of x is integral x to the power of n space d x equals fraction numerator x to the power of n plus 1 end exponent over denominator n plus 1 end fraction plus C comma space space n not equal to negative 1

    Where:

    • C is the constant of integration

    This formula is in the exam formula booklet.

  • What is the constant of integration?

    The constant of integration is a constant term that appears in every indefinite integral, representing the fact that a function f open parentheses x close parentheses has infinitely many antiderivatives.

    The constant of integration is usually written as 'plus C' at the end of the indefinite integral.

  • True or False?

    When integrating a x to the power of n, the result for x to the power of n is multiplied by the constant a.

    True.

    When integrating a x to the power of n, the result for x to the power of n is multiplied by the constant a.

  • What is the integral of a constant a?

    The integral of a constant a is a x (plus C if it is an indefinite integral).

  • True or False?

    When integrating a power of x, the power is decreased by 1.

    False.

    When integrating a power of x, the power is increased by 1.

    (The power is decreased by 1 when differentiating powers of x.)

  • True or False?

    The formula for integrating x to the power of n is valid for all possible values of n.

    False.

    The formula for integrating x to the power of n is not valid for n equals negative 1.

    It is valid for all other values of n.

  • How do you integrate a sum or difference of powers of x?

    To integrate a sum or difference of powers of x, integrate each term individually using the power rule and combine the results.

    I.e. the integral of a sum or difference of terms is equal to the sum or difference of the integrals of the individual terms.

  • True or False?

    To find the integral of a product like 3 x open parentheses 4 x minus 7 close parentheses, find the integrals of the individual factors (3 xand 4 x minus 7) and multiply them together.

    False.

    To find the integral of a product like 3 x open parentheses 4 x minus 7 close parentheses, you first need to expand the brackets to get 12 x squared minus 21 x. Then that can be integrated as usual using the powers of x formula.

    Similarly, you cannot find the integral of a quotient (fraction) by finding the integrals of the numerator and denominator and then dividing.

  • True or False?

    The formula for integrating powers of bold italic x, integral x to the power of n space d x equals fraction numerator x to the power of n plus 1 end exponent over denominator n plus 1 end fraction plus C, can be used when the power n is any rational number.

    False.

    The formula for integrating powers of bold italic x, integral x to the power of n space straight d x equals fraction numerator x to the power of n plus 1 end exponent over denominator n plus 1 end fraction plus C, can be used when the power n is any rational number except -1.

    I.e., you cannot use the formula to integrate integral x to the power of negative 1 end exponent space straight d x equals integral 1 over x space straight d x

  • What is a definite integral?

    A definite integral is an integral with specified upper and lower limits, used to calculate the exact area under a curve.

  • True or False?

    The constant of integration is needed in definite integration.

    False.

    The constant of integration is not needed in definite integration.

    (If it were included, it would just cancel out.)

  • What is meant by the area under a curve?

    The area under a curve refers to the area bounded by:

    • the graph of y equals f open parentheses x close parentheses,

    • the x-axis,

    • and two vertical lines x equals a and x equals b.

  • What are the limits of integration?

    Limits of integration (or integration limits) are the upper and lower bounds of a definite integral, determining the interval over which the integration is performed.

    E.g. in the definite integral integral subscript a superscript b y space straight d x

    • a is the lower integration limit

    • b is the upper integration limit

  • True or False?

    The y-axis can be one of the boundaries when finding the area under a curve.

    True.

    The y-axis can be one of the boundaries when finding the area under a curve

    In this case the corresponding integration limit would be x equals 0.

  • How can you find the constant of integration if a point on the curve is known?

    To find the constant of integration when a point on the curve is known:

    • substitute the x- and y-coordinates of the point into the general antiderivative equation,

    • then solve for the constant of integration C.

  • True or False?

    Modern graphic calculators (GDCs) will always produce exact answers for definite integrals.

    False.

    Modern graphic calculators (GDCs) may not always produce exact answers for definite integrals, and care should be taken when interpreting results.

  • What information is needed to evaluate a definite integral using a GDC?

    To evaluate a definite integral using a GDC, you need:

    • the function to be integrated (integrand),

    • the lower integration limit,

    • and the upper integration limit.

  • How can you use a GDC to find the area under a curve graphically?

    To find the area under a curve graphically using a GDC:

    • Plot the function.

    • Select the area or integral option.

    • Input or select the lower and upper limits on the graph.

  • What is the significance of roots of the equation f open parentheses x close parentheses equals 0 when finding limits for calculating an area under a curve?

    Roots of the equation f open parentheses x close parentheses equals 0 represent the x-coordinates of the point(s) where the graph of y equals f open parentheses x close parentheses crosses the x-axis.

    These x-coordinates will sometimes be used as limits when finding an area under a curve.

  • True or False?

    When finding the area under a straight line, the only possible method is to use integration.

    False.

    Definite integration can find the area under a line (and integration may be preferred for consistency with other area calculations). Just use the equation of the line as the 'equation of the curve' in the integral.

    However the area under a straight line will be either a right triangle or a trapezoid (trapezium). It may therefore be easier to use the area formulae for those 2D shapes to work out the area.