Standard Integrals in MF27

Standard Integrals in MF27

Standard integrals in MF27

The following denominator and trigonometric forms are provided in MF27. Match the integrand to the stated form and preserve its conditions.

Quadratic-denominator reference forms

MF27 denominator formMF27 denominator form
\(\dfrac{1}{\sqrt{a^2-x^2}}\)\(\dfrac{1}{a^2+x^2}\)
\(\dfrac{1}{a^2-x^2}\)\(\dfrac{1}{x^2-a^2}\)

Use trigonometric identities to rewrite the integrand as a standard or recognisable form.

SourceStandard forms
Secondary level\(\sin x,\ \cos x,\ \sec^2x,\ \mathrm{cosec}^2x\)
MF27\(\tan x,\ \cot x,\ \mathrm{cosec}\,x,\ \sec x\)

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