CIE A Level Maths: Pure 3复习笔记5.1.8 Integration Decision Making

What is meant by integration and decision making?

• The hardest part of integration is deciding which technique to use
• There are lots of them!

How do I know which integration method to use?

• The main two requirements for success with integration are
  • Experience
  • Familiarity
• Always check for Reverse Chain Rule …
  • … particularly after changing part of an integral …
  • … by using a trig identity for example

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