Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Integration

Integration — practice question

(i)[5]

Show that $(2 \sin x + \cos x)^2$ may be expressed as $\frac{5}{2} + 2 \sin 2x - \frac{3}{2} \cos 2x$.

(ii)[4]

Hence find the exact result of $\int_0^{\frac{1}{4}\pi} (2 \sin x + \cos x)^2 \, dx$.

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This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Expand to arrive at $4\sin^2x+4\sin x\cos x+\cos^2x$

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