Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Integration

Integration — practice question

Define $I = \int_{0}^{1} \frac{\sqrt{x}}{2 - \sqrt{x}}\,dx$.
(a)[4]

With the substitution $u = 2 - \sqrt{x}$, demonstrate that $I = \int_{1}^{2} \frac{2(2 - u)^2}{u}\,du$.

(b)[4]

Hence deduce that $I = 8\ln 2 - 5$.

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