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1. TG EAPCET 2026Set eng-2026-05-09-FN1 markMCQ
   Q.If $\int \frac{1}{1+\cos x} dx = \frac{1}{f\left(\frac{x}{2}\right)} + c_1$, then $\int f(x) dx =$ (A) $\log|\sin x| + c$ (B) $\log|\cos x| + c$ (C) $-\csc^2 x + c$ (D) $\tan x + c$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   Evaluating the first integral gives $\tan\frac{x}{2}$, so $f(x)=\cot x$; hence $\int f(x)\,dx=\int\cot x\,dx=\log|\sin x|+c$.

   Evaluate the given integral using $1+\cos x = 2\cos^{2}\frac{x}{2}$:

   $\int \frac{1}{1+\cos x}\,dx = \int \frac{1}{2\cos^{2}\frac{x}{2}}\,dx = \frac{1}{2}\int \sec^{2}\frac{x}{2}\,dx = \tan\frac{x}{2} + c_{1}$

   Identify $f$. We are told this equals $\dfrac{1}{f\left(\frac{x}{2}\right)} + c_{1}$, so

   $\frac{1}{f\left(\frac{x}{2}\right)} = \tan\frac{x}{2} \;\Longrightarrow\; f\left(\frac{x}{2}\right) = \cot\frac{x}{2} \;\Longrightarrow\; f(x) = \cot x$

   Integrate $f$:

   $\int f(x)\,dx = \int \cot x\,dx = \log|\sin x| + c$

   ✓Final answer

   $\int f(x)\,dx = \log|\sin x| + c$, so the correct option is (A).

2. TG EAPCET 2021Set eng-2021-08-06-FN1 markMCQ
   Q.$\int \frac{x^2}{1 + x^6} dx =$ (A) $x^3 + C$ (B) $\frac{1}{3} \tan^{-1}(x^3) + C$ (C) $\log(1 + x^3)$ (D) $\frac{1}{1 + x^3} + C$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   The integral simplifies by substituting $u = x^3$, turning it into a standard arctangent form. The answer is $\frac{1}{3} \tan^{-1}(x^3) + C$, which matches option (B).

   The key insight here is recognizing that $x^6 = (x^3)^2$. That structure — something squared in the denominator, with the numerator being related to its derivative — is a dead giveaway for a substitution. The derivative of $x^3$ is $3x^2$, and our numerator is $x^2$. That’s almost perfect, just off by a constant factor.

   1. Set up the substitution. Let $u = x^3$. Then $du = 3x^2 \, dx$, so $x^2 \, dx = \frac{1}{3} du$. The integral becomes:

   $\int \frac{x^2}{1 + x^6} dx = \int \frac{1}{1 + (x^3)^2} \cdot x^2 dx = \int \frac{1}{1 + u^2} \cdot \frac{1}{3} du.$

   2. Integrate in $u$. The integral $\int \frac{1}{1+u^2} du$ is a standard result: it equals $\tan^{-1} u + C$. So:

   $\int \frac{1}{1+u^2} \cdot \frac{1}{3} du = \frac{1}{3} \tan^{-1} u + C.$

   3. Substitute back. Replace $u$ with $x^3$:

   $\frac{1}{3} \tan^{-1}(x^3) + C.$

   Watch out

   A common mistake is to try integrating directly without substitution, or to incorrectly differentiate $x^3$ and forget the factor $\frac{1}{3}$. Always check: derivative of $x^3$ is $3x^2$, so you must divide by 3.

   Tip

   Whenever you see $x^{n-1}$ in the numerator and $1 + x^{2n}$ in the denominator, the substitution $u = x^n$ will almost always work, giving a $\tan^{-1}$ result.

   ✓Final answer

   The correct option is (B): $\frac{1}{3} \tan^{-1}(x^3) + C$.

3. TG EAPCET 2025Set eng-2025-05-04-FN1 markMCQ
   Q.$\int \frac{3x+2}{4x^2+4x+5} dx = A \log \left(4x^2+4x+5\right) + B \tan^{-1} \left(\frac{2x+1}{2}\right) + c$, then $A+B=$ (A) $\frac{1}{2}$ (B) $1$ (C) $\frac{3}{4}$ (D) $\frac{3}{8}$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   We split the integrand into a part whose numerator is the derivative of the denominator (giving a log) and a constant part (giving an arctan). Matching coefficients yields $A = \frac{3}{8}$ and $B = \frac{1}{2}$, so $A+B = \frac{7}{8}$. None of the given options match — the problem likely expects $\frac{7}{8}$.

   The key idea is that when integrating a rational function where the denominator is a quadratic that does not factor over the reals, we aim for two standard forms:

   $\int \frac{f'(x)}{f(x)}\,dx = \log|f(x)| + c$

   and

   $\int \frac{dx}{x^2 + a^2} = \frac{1}{a}\tan^{-1}\!\left(\frac{x}{a}\right) + c.$

   Here the denominator is $4x^2+4x+5$. Its derivative is $8x+4$. Our numerator is $3x+2$, which is not a multiple of $8x+4$ — so we write $3x+2$ as a linear combination of the derivative and a constant.

   1. Express the numerator in terms of the derivative of the denominator. Let $D = 4x^2+4x+5$. Then $D' = 8x+4$. We want constants $p$ and $q$ such that

   $3x+2 = p(8x+4) + q.$

   Comparing coefficients of $x$: $3 = 8p \Rightarrow p = \frac{3}{8}$.

   Comparing constant terms: $2 = 4p + q \Rightarrow 2 = 4\cdot\frac{3}{8} + q = \frac{3}{2} + q \Rightarrow q = \frac{1}{2}$.

   So

   $3x+2 = \frac{3}{8}(8x+4) + \frac{1}{2}.$

   2. Split the integral.

   $\int \frac{3x+2}{4x^2+4x+5}\,dx = \frac{3}{8}\int \frac{8x+4}{4x^2+4x+5}\,dx + \frac{1}{2}\int \frac{dx}{4x^2+4x+5}.$

   The first integral is immediate:

   $\int \frac{8x+4}{4x^2+4x+5}\,dx = \log(4x^2+4x+5) + c_1.$

   3. Handle the second integral by completing the square.

   $4x^2+4x+5 = 4\left(x^2 + x + \frac{5}{4}\right) = 4\left[\left(x+\frac{1}{2}\right)^2 + 1\right].$

   Check: $\left(x+\frac12\right)^2 = x^2 + x + \frac14$, so adding $1$ gives $x^2+x+\frac54$, correct.

   Hence

   $\int \frac{dx}{4x^2+4x+5} = \int \frac{dx}{4\left[(x+\frac12)^2 + 1\right]} = \frac14 \int \frac{dx}{(x+\frac12)^2 + 1^2}.$

   Using $\int \frac{du}{u^2+a^2} = \frac1a \tan^{-1}\!\left(\frac{u}{a}\right)$, with $u = x+\frac12$, $a=1$, we get

   $\frac14 \cdot \frac11 \tan^{-1}\!\left(\frac{x+\frac12}{1}\right) = \frac14 \tan^{-1}\!\left(x+\frac12\right).$

   But the given form has $\tan^{-1}\!\left(\frac{2x+1}{2}\right)$. Notice:

   $x+\frac12 = \frac{2x+1}{2},$

   so they are identical. Thus

   $\int \frac{dx}{4x^2+4x+5} = \frac14 \tan^{-1}\!\left(\frac{2x+1}{2}\right) + c_2.$

   4. Assemble the full integral.

   $\int \frac{3x+2}{4x^2+4x+5}\,dx = \frac{3}{8}\log(4x^2+4x+5) + \frac{1}{2}\cdot\frac14 \tan^{-1}\!\left(\frac{2x+1}{2}\right) + c.$

   That is

   $= \frac{3}{8}\log(4x^2+4x+5) + \frac{1}{8}\tan^{-1}\!\left(\frac{2x+1}{2}\right) + c.$

   Comparing with the given form $A\log(4x^2+4x+5) + B\tan^{-1}\!\left(\frac{2x+1}{2}\right) + c$, we read off

   $A = \frac{3}{8}, \quad B = \frac{1}{8}.$

   5. Compute $A+B$.

   $A+B = \frac{3}{8} + \frac{1}{8} = \frac{4}{8} = \frac12.$

   Watch out

   A common slip is to forget the factor $\frac14$ from completing the square, which would give $B = \frac12$ instead of $\frac18$. Always complete the square carefully and account for the coefficient outside.

   ✓Final answer

   The value is $A+B = \boxed{\frac12}$, which corresponds to option (A).

4. TG EAPCET 2023Set eng-2023-05-14-AN1 markMCQ
   Q.If $\int \frac{1}{\cos ex + \cos x} dx = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{3}} \log|f(x)| - \int \frac{\cos x - \sin x}{2 + \sin 2x} dx + c$ then at $x = \frac{\pi}{3}, |f(x)| =$ (A) $\frac{3\sqrt{3} - 1}{\sqrt{3} + 1}$ (B) $\frac{3\sqrt{3} + 1}{\sqrt{3} + 1}$ (C) $\frac{6\sqrt{3} - 2}{\sqrt{3} + 1}$ (D) $\frac{6\sqrt{3} + 2}{\sqrt{3} + 1}$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   Writing $2\sin x=(\sin x+\cos x)-(\cos x-\sin x)$ isolates the given right-hand integral and leaves $\int\frac{du}{3-u^2}$ with $u=\sin x-\cos x$. This identifies $f(x)=\dfrac{\sqrt3+\sin x-\cos x}{\sqrt3-\sin x+\cos x}$, and at $x=\pi/3$, $|f|=\dfrac{3\sqrt3-1}{\sqrt3+1}$ — option (A).

   The concept first

   The right-hand side of the identity is a huge hint. It contains

   $-\int\frac{\cos x-\sin x}{2+\sin 2x}\,dx ,$

   so our job is to produce that integral from the left-hand side and see what is left over. The two "magic" substitutions for a denominator containing $\sin 2x$ are

   $u=\sin x-\cos x \Rightarrow du=(\cos x+\sin x)dx,\quad u^2=1-\sin2x,$

   $v=\sin x+\cos x \Rightarrow dv=(\cos x-\sin x)dx,\quad v^2=1+\sin2x .$

   Notice the numerators these two demand: $(\sin x+\cos x)$ and $(\cos x-\sin x)$. So if we can split our numerator into those two pieces, both halves become standard.

   Step-by-step

   1. Simplify the left side. With $\operatorname{cosec}x=\dfrac{1}{\sin x}$,

   $\frac{1}{\operatorname{cosec}x+\cos x}=\frac{\sin x}{1+\sin x\cos x}=\frac{2\sin x}{2+2\sin x\cos x}=\frac{2\sin x}{2+\sin 2x}.$

   2. Split the numerator.

   $2\sin x=(\sin x+\cos x)+(\sin x-\cos x)=(\sin x+\cos x)-(\cos x-\sin x).$

   Therefore

   $\int\frac{dx}{\operatorname{cosec}x+\cos x}=\underbrace{\int\frac{(\sin x+\cos x)\,dx}{2+\sin2x}}_{I_1}\;-\;\underbrace{\int\frac{(\cos x-\sin x)\,dx}{2+\sin 2x}}_{\text{exactly the term on the RHS}} .$

   The second piece already matches the given identity, so $\dfrac{1}{2\sqrt3}\log|f(x)| = I_1$.

   3. Evaluate $I_1$. Put $u=\sin x-\cos x$, so $du=(\cos x+\sin x)dx$ and

   $u^2=1-\sin2x \Rightarrow \sin 2x=1-u^2 \Rightarrow 2+\sin2x=3-u^2 .$

   Hence

   $I_1=\int\frac{du}{3-u^2}=\frac{1}{2\sqrt3}\log\left|\frac{\sqrt3+u}{\sqrt3-u}\right|+c .$

   (using $\int\frac{du}{a^2-u^2}=\frac{1}{2a}\log\left|\frac{a+u}{a-u}\right|$ with $a=\sqrt3$.)

   4. Read off $f(x)$.

   $f(x)=\frac{\sqrt3+\sin x-\cos x}{\sqrt3-\sin x+\cos x}.$

   5. Evaluate at $x=\dfrac{\pi}{3}$: $\sin\frac\pi3=\frac{\sqrt3}{2}$, $\cos\frac\pi3=\frac12$, so $u=\sin x-\cos x=\dfrac{\sqrt3-1}{2}$.

   $\text{numerator}=\sqrt3+\frac{\sqrt3-1}{2}=\frac{2\sqrt3+\sqrt3-1}{2}=\frac{3\sqrt3-1}{2},$

   $\text{denominator}=\sqrt3-\frac{\sqrt3-1}{2}=\frac{2\sqrt3-\sqrt3+1}{2}=\frac{\sqrt3+1}{2}.$

   6. Divide (the halves cancel):

   $|f(\pi/3)|=\frac{3\sqrt3-1}{\sqrt3+1}\approx\frac{4.196}{2.732}\approx1.54 .$

   ✓Final answer

   $f(x)=\dfrac{\sqrt3+\sin x-\cos x}{\sqrt3-\sin x+\cos x}$, so $|f(\pi/3)|=\dfrac{3\sqrt3-1}{\sqrt3+1}$.

   ANSWER: A

5. TG EAPCET 2022Set eng-2022-07-18-FN1 markMCQ
   Q.$\int (2x-3)\sqrt{3x+2}\;dx =$ (A) $\dfrac{2}{135}(54x^2-123x+106)\sqrt{3x+2}+c$ (B) $\dfrac{2}{135}(54x^2+123x-106)\sqrt{3x+2}+c$ (C) $\dfrac{2}{135}(54x^2-123x-106)\sqrt{3x+2}+c$ (D) $\dfrac{2}{135}(54x^2-195x-106)\sqrt{3x+2}+c$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   Use substitution $u = 3x + 2$ to transform the integral into a polynomial form, then expand and integrate term by term. The correct option is (C).

   Concept and Intuition

   When we have a product of a polynomial and a square root of a linear expression, substitution is our friend. By letting $u$ equal the expression inside the square root, we can convert the entire integral into polynomial form, which is straightforward to integrate.

   Solution

   1. Set up the substitution

   Let $u = 3x + 2$. Then:

   • $du = 3\,dx$, so $dx = \frac{1}{3}du$
   • $x = \frac{u-2}{3}$

   2. Rewrite $(2x-3)$ in terms of $u$

   $2x - 3 = 2\left(\frac{u-2}{3}\right) - 3 = \frac{2u-4}{3} - 3 = \frac{2u-4-9}{3} = \frac{2u-13}{3}$

   3. Transform the integral

   $\int (2x-3)\sqrt{3x+2}\;dx = \int \frac{2u-13}{3} \cdot \sqrt{u} \cdot \frac{1}{3}\,du = \frac{1}{9}\int (2u-13)u^{1/2}\,du$

   4. Expand and integrate

   $\frac{1}{9}\int (2u^{3/2} - 13u^{1/2})\,du = \frac{1}{9}\left[2 \cdot \frac{u^{5/2}}{5/2} - 13 \cdot \frac{u^{3/2}}{3/2}\right] + c$

   $= \frac{1}{9}\left[\frac{4u^{5/2}}{5} - \frac{26u^{3/2}}{3}\right] + c = \frac{4u^{5/2}}{45} - \frac{26u^{3/2}}{27} + c$

   5. Factor out $u^{3/2} = (3x+2)^{3/2}$

   $= u^{3/2}\left(\frac{4u}{45} - \frac{26}{27}\right) + c = (3x+2)^{3/2}\left(\frac{4(3x+2)}{45} - \frac{26}{27}\right) + c$

   6. Simplify the expression in parentheses

   $\frac{4(3x+2)}{45} - \frac{26}{27} = \frac{12x+8}{45} - \frac{26}{27}$

   Finding a common denominator (135):

   $= \frac{3(12x+8)}{135} - \frac{5(26)}{135} = \frac{36x+24-130}{135} = \frac{36x-106}{135}$

   7. Write the final form

   $= \frac{(3x+2)^{3/2}(36x-106)}{135} + c = \frac{\sqrt{3x+2} \cdot (3x+2)(36x-106)}{135} + c$

   Expanding $(3x+2)(36x-106)$:

   $= 108x^2 - 318x + 72x - 212 = 108x^2 - 246x - 212$

   Therefore:

   $= \frac{(108x^2 - 246x - 212)\sqrt{3x+2}}{135} + c = \frac{2(54x^2 - 123x - 106)\sqrt{3x+2}}{135} + c$

   ✓Final answer

   The correct option is (C).

   ANSWER: C

6. TG EAPCET 2023Set eng-2023-05-12-AN1 markMCQ
   Q.If $\int \frac{x}{(a+x)^5} \, dx = \frac{1}{k(a+x)^4}(f(x)) + c$ then $\frac{f(-a)}{ak} =$ (A) $\frac{1}{3}$ (B) $\frac{1}{2}$ (C) $\frac{5}{6}$ (D) $\frac{1}{4}$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   We integrate $\int \frac{x}{(a+x)^5}\,dx$ by rewriting $x = (a+x)-a$, then integrate termwise to match the given form $\frac{1}{k(a+x)^4}f(x)+c$, identify $f(x)$ and $k$, and finally evaluate $\frac{f(-a)}{ak}$ to get $\frac{1}{4}$.

   Concept & Intuition

   The integrand $\frac{x}{(a+x)^5}$ is a rational function where the denominator is a power of a linear binomial. A classic trick is to express the numerator in terms of that binomial: $x = (a+x) - a$. This splits the fraction into two simpler powers, each easily integrated via the power rule. The given form $\frac{1}{k(a+x)^4}f(x)+c$ suggests the result will be a rational function times something like $f(x)$, and we need to match coefficients.

   Step-by-step solution

   1. Rewrite the numerator Since $x = (a+x) - a$, we have

   $\frac{x}{(a+x)^5} = \frac{(a+x)-a}{(a+x)^5} = \frac{1}{(a+x)^4} - \frac{a}{(a+x)^5}.$

   2. Integrate term by term Use the power rule $\int (a+x)^{-n}\,dx = \frac{(a+x)^{-n+1}}{-n+1} + c$ for $n \neq 1$:

   $\int \frac{1}{(a+x)^4}\,dx = \frac{(a+x)^{-3}}{-3} = -\frac{1}{3(a+x)^3},$

   $\int \frac{a}{(a+x)^5}\,dx = a \cdot \frac{(a+x)^{-4}}{-4} = -\frac{a}{4(a+x)^4}.$

   So

   $\int \frac{x}{(a+x)^5}\,dx = -\frac{1}{3(a+x)^3} + \frac{a}{4(a+x)^4} + c.$

   3. Combine into a single fraction Write both terms with denominator $12(a+x)^4$:

   $-\frac{1}{3(a+x)^3} = -\frac{4(a+x)}{12(a+x)^4}, \quad \frac{a}{4(a+x)^4} = \frac{3a}{12(a+x)^4}.$

   Hence

   $\int \frac{x}{(a+x)^5}\,dx = \frac{-4(a+x) + 3a}{12(a+x)^4} + c = \frac{-4x - 4a + 3a}{12(a+x)^4} + c = \frac{-4x - a}{12(a+x)^4} + c.$

   4. Match the given form The problem states the integral equals $\frac{1}{k(a+x)^4}f(x) + c$. Comparing, we have

   $\frac{1}{k(a+x)^4}f(x) = \frac{-4x - a}{12(a+x)^4}.$

   So $k = 12$ and $f(x) = -4x - a$.

   5. Compute $\frac{f(-a)}{ak}$ First, $f(-a) = -4(-a) - a = 4a - a = 3a$. Then

   $\frac{f(-a)}{ak} = \frac{3a}{a \cdot 12} = \frac{3}{12} = \frac{1}{4}.$

   Watch out

   A common mistake is to forget the minus sign when integrating $(a+x)^{-4}$ or to mishandle the constant $a$ in the second term. Always check the exponent change carefully.

   Tip

   The substitution $u = a+x$ makes the integration even cleaner: $x = u-a$, $dx = du$, and the integral becomes $\int \frac{u-a}{u^5}\,du = \int (u^{-4} - a u^{-5})\,du$, leading directly to the same result.

   ✓Final answer

   The correct option is (D).

   ANSWER: D

7. TG EAPCET 2021Set eng-2021-08-04-AN1 markMCQ
   Q.If $f(x) = \dfrac{3 - 8x}{3x - 1}$ and $\int f(y) dy = Ay + B \log(3y - 1) + C$, then $\dfrac{A - 3B}{2} =$ (A) $0$ (B) $\dfrac{-5}{2}$ (C) $\dfrac{1}{2}$ (D) $\dfrac{-3}{2}$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   To integrate the given rational function, we first rewrite the numerator to simplify the expression. After integration and comparing with the given form, we find the values of $A$ and $B$, leading to the final result $\boxed{\dfrac{-3}{2}}$.

   When integrating a rational function where the degree of the numerator is equal to or greater than the degree of the denominator, a common and effective strategy is to perform algebraic manipulation (similar to polynomial long division) to simplify the integrand. This allows us to express the function as a sum of a constant term and a simpler rational term, which is typically easier to integrate. The core idea is to make the numerator a multiple of the denominator plus a remainder.

   Here's how we apply this concept:

   1. Rewrite the integrand $f(y)$: The given function is $f(y) = \dfrac{3 - 8y}{3y - 1}$. Our goal is to rewrite the numerator $(3 - 8y)$ in terms of the denominator $(3y - 1)$. We want to find constants $k$ and $c$ such that $3 - 8y = k(3y - 1) + c$. Expanding the right side, we get $3 - 8y = 3ky - k + c$. Comparing the coefficients of $y$: $-8 = 3k \implies k = -\dfrac{8}{3}$ Comparing the constant terms: $3 = -k + c$ Substitute the value of $k$: $3 = - \left(-\dfrac{8}{3}\right) + c$ $3 = \dfrac{8}{3} + c$ $c = 3 - \dfrac{8}{3} = \dfrac{9 - 8}{3} = \dfrac{1}{3}$ So, we can write $3 - 8y = -\dfrac{8}{3}(3y - 1) + \dfrac{1}{3}$. Now, substitute this back into $f(y)$:

   $f(y) = \dfrac{-\dfrac{8}{3}(3y - 1) + \dfrac{1}{3}}{3y - 1}$

   $f(y) = -\dfrac{8}{3} \left(\dfrac{3y - 1}{3y - 1}\right) + \dfrac{\dfrac{1}{3}}{3y - 1}$

   $f(y) = -\dfrac{8}{3} + \dfrac{1}{3(3y - 1)}$

   This form is much easier to integrate.
   

   2. Integrate the simplified expression:

   Now we integrate $f(y)$:

   $\int f(y) dy = \int \left(-\dfrac{8}{3} + \dfrac{1}{3(3y - 1)}\right) dy$

   We can split this into two simpler integrals:
   

   $\int f(y) dy = \int -\dfrac{8}{3} dy + \int \dfrac{1}{3(3y - 1)} dy$

   The first integral is straightforward:
   

   $\int -\dfrac{8}{3} dy = -\dfrac{8}{3} y$

   For the second integral, we use the standard result $\int \dfrac{1}{ax+b} dx = \dfrac{1}{a} \log|ax+b| + C$.
   Here, $a=3$ and $b=-1$.
   

   $\int \dfrac{1}{3(3y - 1)} dy = \dfrac{1}{3} \int \dfrac{1}{3y - 1} dy = \dfrac{1}{3} \left(\dfrac{1}{3} \log|3y - 1|\right) + C'$

   $= \dfrac{1}{9} \log|3y - 1| + C'$

   Combining both parts, the integral is:
   

   $\int f(y) dy = -\dfrac{8}{3} y + \dfrac{1}{9} \log|3y - 1| + C$

   (We use a single constant $C$ for the entire integral).
   

   3. Compare with the given form to find $A$ and $B$:

   The problem states that $\int f(y) dy = Ay + B \log(3y - 1) + C$.

   Comparing our result with this form:

   $-\dfrac{8}{3} y + \dfrac{1}{9} \log|3y - 1| + C = Ay + B \log(3y - 1) + C$

   We can identify the coefficients:
   $A = -\dfrac{8}{3}$
   $B = \dfrac{1}{9}$
   (Note: The absolute value in $\log|3y-1|$ is usually implied to be positive in such problems unless specified otherwise, so $\log|3y-1|$ becomes $\log(3y-1)$.)
   

   4. Calculate the required expression $\dfrac{A - 3B}{2}$:

   Now, substitute the values of $A$ and $B$ into the expression $\dfrac{A - 3B}{2}$:

   $\dfrac{A - 3B}{2} = \dfrac{-\dfrac{8}{3} - 3\left(\dfrac{1}{9}\right)}{2}$

   $\dfrac{A - 3B}{2} = \dfrac{-\dfrac{8}{3} - \dfrac{3}{9}}{2}$

   $\dfrac{A - 3B}{2} = \dfrac{-\dfrac{8}{3} - \dfrac{1}{3}}{2}$

   $\dfrac{A - 3B}{2} = \dfrac{-\dfrac{9}{3}}{2}$

   $\dfrac{A - 3B}{2} = \dfrac{-3}{2}$

   ✓Final answer

   The value of $\dfrac{A - 3B}{2}$ is $\boxed{\dfrac{-3}{2}}$.

8. TG EAPCET 2025Set eng-2025-05-02-AN1 markMCQ
   Q.$\int \left( \frac{1}{x^2} + \frac{\sin^3 x + \cos^3 x}{\sin^2 x \cos^2 x} \right) dx =$ (A) $\frac{(\sin x - \cos x)x - \sin x \cos x}{x \sin x \cos x} + c$ (B) $-\frac{1}{x} + \frac{\sin x + \cos x}{\cos x - \sin x} + c$ (C) $-\frac{1}{x} + \frac{\sin x - \cos x}{\sin^2 x \cos^2 x} + c$ (D) $\frac{(\sin x - \cos x)x - \sin x - \cos x}{x(\sin x + \cos x)} + c$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   The integral splits into two parts: a simple power rule for $1/x^2$ and a trigonometric simplification for the second term. After rewriting $\sin^3 x + \cos^3 x$ using the sum of cubes and simplifying, the result matches option (A).

   We start by noticing that the integrand is a sum of two distinct pieces. The first, $1/x^2$, is elementary. The second, $\frac{\sin^3 x + \cos^3 x}{\sin^2 x \cos^2 x}$, looks messy but can be simplified using algebraic identities. The key idea: factor the numerator as a sum of cubes, then split into simpler fractions that integrate to known forms like $\sec x \csc x$ or combinations of $\tan x$ and $\cot x$.

   1. Separate the integral

   $I = \int \frac{1}{x^2}\,dx + \int \frac{\sin^3 x + \cos^3 x}{\sin^2 x \cos^2 x}\,dx$

   The first integral is immediate:

   $\int \frac{1}{x^2}\,dx = -\frac{1}{x} + C_1$

   2. Simplify the trigonometric fraction Recall the sum of cubes:

   $\sin^3 x + \cos^3 x = (\sin x + \cos x)(\sin^2 x - \sin x \cos x + \cos^2 x)$

   Since $\sin^2 x + \cos^2 x = 1$, this becomes

   $\sin^3 x + \cos^3 x = (\sin x + \cos x)(1 - \sin x \cos x)$

   3. Rewrite the second integrand

   $\frac{\sin^3 x + \cos^3 x}{\sin^2 x \cos^2 x} = \frac{(\sin x + \cos x)(1 - \sin x \cos x)}{\sin^2 x \cos^2 x}$

   Split into two fractions:

   $= \frac{\sin x + \cos x}{\sin^2 x \cos^2 x} - \frac{(\sin x + \cos x)\sin x \cos x}{\sin^2 x \cos^2 x}$

   Simplify the second term:

   $\frac{(\sin x + \cos x)\sin x \cos x}{\sin^2 x \cos^2 x} = \frac{\sin x + \cos x}{\sin x \cos x}$

   So we have

   $\frac{\sin^3 x + \cos^3 x}{\sin^2 x \cos^2 x} = \frac{\sin x + \cos x}{\sin^2 x \cos^2 x} - \frac{\sin x + \cos x}{\sin x \cos x}$

   4. Rewrite in terms of $\sec x$ and $\csc x$ Note that

   $\frac{1}{\sin^2 x \cos^2 x} = \sec^2 x \csc^2 x$

   and

   $\frac{1}{\sin x \cos x} = \sec x \csc x$

   Hence

   $\frac{\sin^3 x + \cos^3 x}{\sin^2 x \cos^2 x} = (\sin x + \cos x)\sec^2 x \csc^2 x - (\sin x + \cos x)\sec x \csc x$

   5. Integrate term by term Consider the first part:

   $\int (\sin x + \cos x)\sec^2 x \csc^2 x\,dx$

   Write $\sec^2 x \csc^2 x = \frac{1}{\sin^2 x \cos^2 x}$. A clever trick:

   $\frac{1}{\sin^2 x \cos^2 x} = \frac{\sin^2 x + \cos^2 x}{\sin^2 x \cos^2 x} = \frac{1}{\cos^2 x} + \frac{1}{\sin^2 x} = \sec^2 x + \csc^2 x$

   So

   $(\sin x + \cos x)\sec^2 x \csc^2 x = (\sin x + \cos x)(\sec^2 x + \csc^2 x)$

   Expand:

   $= \sin x \sec^2 x + \sin x \csc^2 x + \cos x \sec^2 x + \cos x \csc^2 x$

   Simplify each:

   • $\sin x \sec^2 x = \sin x \cdot \frac{1}{\cos^2 x} = \tan x \sec x$
   • $\sin x \csc^2 x = \sin x \cdot \frac{1}{\sin^2 x} = \csc x$
   • $\cos x \sec^2 x = \cos x \cdot \frac{1}{\cos^2 x} = \sec x$
   • $\cos x \csc^2 x = \cos x \cdot \frac{1}{\sin^2 x} = \cot x \csc x$

   So the integral becomes

   $\int (\tan x \sec x + \csc x + \sec x + \cot x \csc x)\,dx$

   These are standard:

   $\int \tan x \sec x\,dx = \sec x,\quad \int \csc x\,dx = \log|\csc x - \cot x|,\quad \int \sec x\,dx = \log|\sec x + \tan x|,\quad \int \cot x \csc x\,dx = -\csc x$

   So the first part integrates to

   $\sec x - \csc x + \log|\sec x + \tan x| + \log|\csc x - \cot x| + C_2$

   6. Now the second part

   $\int (\sin x + \cos x)\sec x \csc x\,dx = \int (\sin x + \cos x) \cdot \frac{1}{\sin x \cos x}\,dx$

   Split:

   $= \int \frac{\sin x}{\sin x \cos x}\,dx + \int \frac{\cos x}{\sin x \cos x}\,dx = \int \sec x\,dx + \int \csc x\,dx$

   So this gives

   $\log|\sec x + \tan x| + \log|\csc x - \cot x| + C_3$

   7. Combine the two trigonometric integrals The whole trigonometric part is (first part minus second part):

   $\left( \sec x - \csc x + \log|\sec x + \tan x| + \log|\csc x - \cot x| \right) - \left( \log|\sec x + \tan x| + \log|\csc x - \cot x| \right)$

   The logarithmic terms cancel exactly, leaving

   $\sec x - \csc x + C$

   8. Rewrite $\sec x - \csc x$ in a form matching the options

   $\sec x - \csc x = \frac{1}{\cos x} - \frac{1}{\sin x} = \frac{\sin x - \cos x}{\sin x \cos x}$

   So the full integral is

   $I = -\frac{1}{x} + \frac{\sin x - \cos x}{\sin x \cos x} + C$

   9. Compare with the options Option (A) is $\frac{(\sin x - \cos x)x - \sin x \cos x}{x \sin x \cos x} + c$. Expand:

   $\frac{x(\sin x - \cos x) - \sin x \cos x}{x \sin x \cos x} = \frac{\sin x - \cos x}{\sin x \cos x} - \frac{1}{x}$

   Exactly matches our result. Options (B), (C), (D) do not simplify to this.

   Watch out

   A common mistake is to try integrating the trigonometric fraction without factoring the sum of cubes first, leading to messy partial fractions. Always look for algebraic simplification before integrating.

   Tip

   The identity $\frac{1}{\sin^2 x \cos^2 x} = \sec^2 x + \csc^2 x$ is a neat shortcut that avoids dealing with $\sec x \csc x$ directly.

   ✓Final answer

   The correct option is (A).

   ANSWER: A

9. TG EAPCET 2024Set eng-2024-05-09-AN1 markMCQ
   Q.$\int \frac{2\cos 3x - 3\sin 3x}{\cos 3x + 2\sin 3x} dx =$ (A) $\frac{7}{15} \log|\cos 3x + 2\sin 3x| - \frac{4}{5}x + c$ (B) $-\frac{4}{5} \log|\cos 3x + 2\sin 3x| + \frac{7x}{5} + c$ (C) $\frac{7}{5} \log|\cos 3x + 2\sin 3x| - \frac{4}{5}x + c$ (D) $-\frac{8}{15} \log|\cos 3x + 2\sin 3x| - \frac{x}{5} + c$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   The integral of a linear combination of sine and cosine over another linear combination is solved by expressing the numerator as a linear combination of the denominator and its derivative. The result is $\frac{7}{15}\log|\cos 3x+2\sin 3x| - \frac{4}{5}x + c$, which matches option (A).

   Concept & Intuition

   When the integrand is a rational combination of $\sin$ and $\cos$ where the denominator is a linear combination of them, a standard trick is to write the numerator as $A$ times (denominator) plus $B$ times (derivative of denominator). Why? Because then the integral splits into a simple logarithmic part (from $\frac{A \cdot \text{denom}}{\text{denom}}$) and a constant part (from $\frac{B \cdot \text{derivative}}{\text{denom}}$, which integrates to $B \log|\text{denom}|$). Here the denominator is $D = \cos 3x + 2\sin 3x$, and its derivative is $D' = -3\sin 3x + 6\cos 3x$. We find constants $A$ and $B$ such that:

   $2\cos 3x - 3\sin 3x = A(\cos 3x + 2\sin 3x) + B(-3\sin 3x + 6\cos 3x).$

   Step-by-step solution

   1. Set up the linear combination We want:

   $2\cos 3x - 3\sin 3x = A(\cos 3x + 2\sin 3x) + B(-3\sin 3x + 6\cos 3x).$

   Expand the right-hand side:

   $= A\cos 3x + 2A\sin 3x - 3B\sin 3x + 6B\cos 3x.$

   Group coefficients of $\cos 3x$ and $\sin 3x$:

   $\text{Coefficient of } \cos 3x: \quad A + 6B = 2.$

   $\text{Coefficient of } \sin 3x: \quad 2A - 3B = -3.$

   2. Solve the system From $A + 6B = 2$, we have $A = 2 - 6B$. Substitute into $2A - 3B = -3$:

   $2(2 - 6B) - 3B = -3 \implies 4 - 12B - 3B = -3 \implies 4 - 15B = -3.$

   So $-15B = -7 \implies B = \frac{7}{15}$. Then $A = 2 - 6\cdot\frac{7}{15} = 2 - \frac{42}{15} = \frac{30}{15} - \frac{42}{15} = -\frac{12}{15} = -\frac{4}{5}$.

   3. Rewrite the integral The numerator becomes $-\frac{4}{5}D + \frac{7}{15}D'$. Hence:

   $\int \frac{2\cos 3x - 3\sin 3x}{\cos 3x + 2\sin 3x}\,dx = \int \left( -\frac{4}{5} \cdot \frac{D}{D} + \frac{7}{15} \cdot \frac{D'}{D} \right) dx = \int \left( -\frac{4}{5} + \frac{7}{15} \cdot \frac{D'}{D} \right) dx.$

   4. Integrate term by term The first term gives $-\frac{4}{5}x$. The second term: $\frac{7}{15} \int \frac{D'}{D} dx = \frac{7}{15} \log|D| + c$. So:

   $\int \frac{2\cos 3x - 3\sin 3x}{\cos 3x + 2\sin 3x}\,dx = \frac{7}{15} \log|\cos 3x + 2\sin 3x| - \frac{4}{5}x + c.$

   Tip

   Notice that the derivative of $\cos 3x + 2\sin 3x$ is $-3\sin 3x + 6\cos 3x$, not simply $3$ times something — the chain rule from $3x$ gives an extra factor of $3$ on each term. Always differentiate carefully.

   Watch out

   A common mistake is to forget the factor $3$ from the chain rule when differentiating $\cos 3x$ and $\sin 3x$, leading to wrong $A$ and $B$ values. Double-check: $\frac{d}{dx}\cos 3x = -3\sin 3x$, $\frac{d}{dx}\sin 3x = 3\cos 3x$.

   ✓Final answer

   The correct option is (A).

   ANSWER: A

10. TG EAPCET 2022Set eng-2022-07-18-AN1 markMCQ
    Q.If $\int \frac{1+\cos 8x}{\tan 2x - \cot 2x} dx = f(x) \cdot \cos (g(x)) + c$, then $f\left(\frac{1}{4}\right) + g\left(\frac{1}{4}\right) =$ (A) $2$ (B) $\frac{17}{8}$ (C) $\frac{15}{8}$ (D) $\frac{33}{16}$

    ›Reveal solutionSolution

    The key is to simplify the integrand using trigonometric identities until it becomes a standard form. The final result is $f(x) = -\frac{x}{2}$ and $g(x) = 4x$, so $f\left(\frac14\right) + g\left(\frac14\right) = \frac{15}{8}$.

    The problem gives an integral that equals $f(x) \cdot \cos(g(x)) + c$, and asks for the value of $f(1/4) + g(1/4)$. The trick is to first simplify the messy-looking integrand into something you can actually integrate. The denominator $\tan 2x - \cot 2x$ is a classic combination that simplifies to a single trigonometric ratio, and the numerator $1 + \cos 8x$ is a double-angle form in disguise.

    Let’s work through it step by step.

    1. Simplify the denominator. Recall $\tan \theta = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta}$ and $\cot \theta = \frac{\cos \theta}{\sin \theta}$. So

    $\tan 2x - \cot 2x = \frac{\sin 2x}{\cos 2x} - \frac{\cos 2x}{\sin 2x} = \frac{\sin^2 2x - \cos^2 2x}{\sin 2x \cos 2x}.$

    The numerator $\sin^2 2x - \cos^2 2x = -(\cos^2 2x - \sin^2 2x) = -\cos 4x$.

    The denominator $\sin 2x \cos 2x = \frac12 \sin 4x$.

    Hence

    $\tan 2x - \cot 2x = \frac{-\cos 4x}{\frac12 \sin 4x} = -2 \cot 4x.$

    2. Simplify the numerator.

       $1 + \cos 8x = 2 \cos^2 4x$ (using $\cos 2\theta = 2\cos^2 \theta - 1$, so $1 + \cos 8x = 2\cos^2 4x$).

    3. Rewrite the integrand.

    $\frac{1 + \cos 8x}{\tan 2x - \cot 2x} = \frac{2 \cos^2 4x}{-2 \cot 4x} = -\frac{\cos^2 4x}{\cot 4x}.$

    Since $\cot 4x = \frac{\cos 4x}{\sin 4x}$, we get

    $-\frac{\cos^2 4x}{\frac{\cos 4x}{\sin 4x}} = -\cos^2 4x \cdot \frac{\sin 4x}{\cos 4x} = -\cos 4x \sin 4x.$

    And $-\cos 4x \sin 4x = -\frac12 \sin 8x$ (using $\sin 2\theta = 2\sin\theta\cos\theta$).

    So the integral becomes

    $\int -\frac12 \sin 8x \, dx.$

    4. Integrate.

    $\int -\frac12 \sin 8x \, dx = -\frac12 \cdot \left(-\frac{\cos 8x}{8}\right) + c = \frac{\cos 8x}{16} + c.$

    But the problem says the integral equals $f(x) \cdot \cos(g(x)) + c$. So we have

    $\frac{\cos 8x}{16} = f(x) \cdot \cos(g(x)).$

    This suggests $f(x) = \frac{1}{16}$ and $g(x) = 8x$? That would give $f(1/4) + g(1/4) = \frac{1}{16} + 2 = \frac{33}{16}$, which is option (D). But wait — is that the only possibility? The problem says $f(x) \cdot \cos(g(x))$, not necessarily with $f$ constant. However, the simplest match is indeed $f(x) = \frac{1}{16}$ and $g(x) = 8x$. Let’s check the options: $\frac{33}{16}$ is there.

    Watch out

    A common mistake is to stop at $\frac{\cos 8x}{16}$ and immediately match it to $f(x) \cdot \cos(g(x))$ without considering that $f(x)$ could absorb a constant factor. But here, the simplest identification is correct — any other split would change the form unnecessarily. The problem expects the natural reading.

    5. Compute the required sum.

    $f\left(\frac14\right) = \frac{1}{16}, \quad g\left(\frac14\right) = 8 \cdot \frac14 = 2.$

    So

    $f\left(\frac14\right) + g\left(\frac14\right) = \frac{1}{16} + 2 = \frac{1}{16} + \frac{32}{16} = \frac{33}{16}.$

    ✓Final answer

    The value is $\boxed{\frac{33}{16}}$, which corresponds to option (D).

11. TG EAPCET 2021Set eng-2021-08-05-FN1 markMCQ
    Q.If $\int \frac{2x^{12} + 5x^9}{(x^5 + x^3 + 1)^3} dx = \frac{1}{2} f(x) + C$, then $f(1) - f(0) =$ (A) $\frac{1}{2}$ (B) $\frac{1}{18}$ (C) $\frac{1}{27}$ (D) $\frac{1}{54}$

    ›Reveal solutionSolution

    Divide numerator and denominator by $x^{15}$ and substitute $t = 1 + x^{-2} + x^{-5}$; the integral becomes $\tfrac12 t^{-2}+C = \dfrac{x^{10}}{2(x^5+x^3+1)^2}+C$. The keyed value is $\dfrac{1}{18}$, option (B).

    Setting up the substitution

    Divide the top and bottom by $x^{15}$ (the cube of $x^5$):

    $\int \frac{2x^{12}+5x^{9}}{(x^5+x^3+1)^3}\,dx = \int \frac{2x^{-3}+5x^{-6}}{\left(1+x^{-2}+x^{-5}\right)^3}\,dx.$

    Let $t = 1 + x^{-2} + x^{-5}$. Then

    $\frac{dt}{dx} = -2x^{-3} - 5x^{-6} \quad\Rightarrow\quad \left(2x^{-3}+5x^{-6}\right)dx = -\,dt.$

    Integrating

    $\int \frac{-\,dt}{t^{3}} = -\int t^{-3}\,dt = \frac{1}{2}\,t^{-2} + C = \frac{1}{2}\cdot\frac{1}{\left(1+x^{-2}+x^{-5}\right)^2} + C = \frac{x^{10}}{2\left(x^5+x^3+1\right)^2} + C.$

    So, comparing with $\tfrac12 f(x)+C$, the antiderivative is $F(x)=\dfrac{x^{10}}{2(x^5+x^3+1)^2}$ and $f(x)=\dfrac{x^{10}}{(x^5+x^3+1)^2}$.

    Evaluating

    $f(1)=\frac{1}{(1+1+1)^2}=\frac{1}{9},\qquad f(0)=0.$

    The literal value $f(1)-f(0)=\tfrac19$ is not among the printed options, so the statement/options are mildly inconsistent. The official key (B) $\tfrac{1}{18}$ is the value of the antiderivative itself, $F(1)-F(0)=\tfrac12\,[\,f(1)-f(0)\,]=\tfrac12\cdot\tfrac19=\tfrac1{18}$. We report the keyed answer.

    ✓Final answer

    $F(1)-F(0)=\dfrac{1}{18}$ (option B). Note: the literal $f(1)-f(0)=\tfrac19$ is not listed; the key corresponds to the value of the antiderivative $\dfrac{x^{10}}{2(x^5+x^3+1)^2}$ between $0$ and $1$.

    ANSWER: B

12. TG EAPCET 2023Set eng-2023-05-14-FN1 markMCQ
    Q.If $\int \frac{x^{49} \tan^{-1}(x^{50})}{(1+x^{100})} dx = k \left( \tan^{-1}(x^{50}) \right)^2 + c$, then $k =$ (A) $\frac{-1}{100}$ (B) $\frac{1}{50}$ (C) $\frac{-1}{50}$ (D) $\frac{1}{100}$

    ›Reveal solutionSolution

    The integral simplifies via the substitution $u = \tan^{-1}(x^{50})$, turning it into $\int u \, du$, which gives $\frac{1}{2}u^2 + c$. Comparing with the given form $k (\tan^{-1}(x^{50}))^2 + c$ yields $k = \frac{1}{100}$.

    The key insight is to notice the nested structure: the integrand contains $x^{49}$ and $x^{50}$ inside the inverse tangent, and the denominator $1 + x^{100}$ is exactly the derivative of $x^{50}$ squared. This suggests a substitution that collapses the whole expression into something simple.

    1. Identify the substitution Let $u = \tan^{-1}(x^{50})$. Then the derivative is

    $\frac{du}{dx} = \frac{1}{1 + (x^{50})^2} \cdot 50 x^{49} = \frac{50 x^{49}}{1 + x^{100}}.$

    This is almost exactly the factor appearing in the integrand, except for the constant 50.

    2. Rewrite the integral in terms of $u$ The given integral is

    $\int \frac{x^{49} \tan^{-1}(x^{50})}{1 + x^{100}} \, dx.$

    From the derivative above, we have

    $\frac{x^{49}}{1 + x^{100}} \, dx = \frac{1}{50} \, du.$

    So the integral becomes

    $\int u \cdot \frac{1}{50} \, du = \frac{1}{50} \int u \, du.$

    3. Evaluate the simple integral

    $\frac{1}{50} \cdot \frac{u^2}{2} + c = \frac{1}{100} u^2 + c.$

    Substituting back $u = \tan^{-1}(x^{50})$ gives

    $\frac{1}{100} \left( \tan^{-1}(x^{50}) \right)^2 + c.$

    4. Match with the given form The problem states the integral equals $k \left( \tan^{-1}(x^{50}) \right)^2 + c$. Comparing, we see

    $k = \frac{1}{100}.$

    Tip

    A common mistake is forgetting the factor 50 from the chain rule when differentiating $\tan^{-1}(x^{50})$. Always check: derivative of $\tan^{-1}(f(x))$ is $\frac{f'(x)}{1+f(x)^2}$.

    Watch out

    Do not confuse $x^{100}$ with $(x^{50})^2$ — they are the same here, but the substitution works only because the denominator matches exactly.

    ✓Final answer

    The correct option is (D).

    ANSWER: D