2. Further Pure Mathematics 2

Syllabus
9231–2028–2029
Section
2
Level
A2

2.1 Hyperbolic functions

Syllabus
9231–2028–2029
Topic
2.1
Level
A2

Build all six hyperbolic functions from two exponentials

Function Exponential definition Equivalent reciprocal/quotient
sinh⁡x\sinh x (ex−e−x)/2(e^x-e^{-x})/2 odd
cosh⁡x\cosh x (ex+e−x)/2(e^x+e^{-x})/2 even
tanh⁡x\tanh x (ex−e−x)/(ex+e−x)(e^x-e^{-x})/(e^x+e^{-x}) sinh⁡x/cosh⁡x\sinh x/\cosh x
sech⁡x\operatorname{sech}x 2/(ex+e−x)2/(e^x+e^{-x}) 1/cosh⁡x1/\cosh x
cosech⁡x\operatorname{cosech}x 2/(ex−e−x)2/(e^x-e^{-x}) 1/sinh⁡x1/\sinh x
coth⁡x\coth x (ex+e−x)/(ex−e−x)(e^x+e^{-x})/(e^x-e^{-x}) cosh⁡x/sinh⁡x\cosh x/\sinh x

Because ex>0e^x>0, cosh⁡x>0\cosh x>0 for every real x, so tanh and sech are defined on all reals. Since sinh⁡x=0\sinh x=0 only at x=0x=0, cosech and coth exclude x=0x=0. The signs under x↦−xx\mapsto-x show that sinh, tanh, cosech and coth are odd, while cosh and sech are even.

At $x=0$:\sinh0=0,\quad\cosh0=1,\quad\tanh0=0,\quad\operatorname{sech}0=1,whilecosech0andcoth0areundefined.while cosech 0 and coth 0 are undefined.

sech⁡x\operatorname{sech}x is the reciprocal 1/cosh⁡x1/\cosh x; cosh⁡−1x\cosh^{-1}x denotes an inverse function. Reciprocal and inverse notation describe different operations.

Sketch each hyperbolic graph from its range and asymptotes

y Domain and range Shape/symmetry Asymptotes
sinh⁡x\sinh x R→R\mathbb R\to\mathbb R odd, strictly increasing, through (0,0) none
cosh⁡x\cosh x R→[1,∞)\mathbb R\to[1,\infty) even, minimum (0,1) none
tanh⁡x\tanh x R→(−1,1)\mathbb R\to(-1,1) odd, strictly increasing, through (0,0) y=1y=1 as x→∞x\to\infty; y=−1y=-1 as x→−∞x\to-\infty
sech⁡x\operatorname{sech}x R→(0,1]\mathbb R\to(0,1] even, maximum (0,1), positive y=0y=0
cosech⁡x\operatorname{cosech}x R∖{0}→R∖{0}\mathbb R\setminus\{0\}\to\mathbb R\setminus\{0\} odd; decreasing on each branch x=0x=0, y=0y=0
coth⁡x\coth x R∖{0}→(−∞,−1)∪(1,∞)\mathbb R\setminus\{0\}\to(-\infty,-1)\cup(1,\infty) odd; decreasing on each branch x=0x=0, y=1y=1 right, y=−1y=-1 left

Start with parity and intercepts, then use exponential dominance as x→±∞x\to\pm\infty. For reciprocal functions, zeros of the denominator become vertical asymptotes and very large denominator magnitude makes the reciprocal approach 0. Label asymptotes and open range endpoints; none of the six basic graphs is periodic.

For x>0x>0, coth x falls from +∞+\infty near x=0+x=0^+ toward the horizontal asymptote y=1y=1 from above. This is different from tanh x, which rises from 0 toward 1 from below.

Do not transfer sine/cosine ranges or periodicity. A graph sketch must show excluded x-values, correct branch quadrants, extrema/intercepts and labelled asymptotes—not only a generic curve shape.

Prove hyperbolic identities from exponentials before using their family

Fromthedefinitions,From the definitions,\cosh^2x-\sinh^2x=\frac{(e^x+e^{-x})^2-(e^x-e^{-x})^2}{4}=1.Divide by $\cosh^2x$ or $\sinh^2x$ to obtain1-\tanh^2x=\operatorname{sech}^2x,\qquad \coth^2x-\operatorname{cosech}^2x=1.

\sinh(x\pm y)=\sinh x\cosh y\pm\cosh x\sinh y,\cosh(x\pm y)=\cosh x\cosh y\pm\sinh x\sinh y,wherethepairedsignscorrespond.where the paired signs correspond.

Setting $y=x$ gives\sinh2x=2\sinh x\cosh x,\cosh2x=\cosh^2x+\sinh^2x=2\cosh^2x-1=1+2\sinh^2x,\tanh2x=\frac{2\tanh x}{1+\tanh^2x}.

Choose the identity that matches the structure. For example, cosh⁡4x−sinh⁡4x=(cosh⁡2x−sinh⁡2x)(cosh⁡2x+sinh⁡2x)=cosh⁡2x\cosh^4x-\sinh^4x=(\cosh^2x-\sinh^2x)(\cosh^2x+\sinh^2x)=\cosh2x. When asked to prove an identity, transform one side from definitions or known identities until it equals the other; do not assume the target equality mid-proof.

The fundamental sign is minus, not the trigonometric plus. Consequently the cosh addition formula and cosh⁡2x\cosh2x use plus between the squared terms.

Inverse hyperbolic logarithms come from solving for a positive exponential

Inverse Input domain and chosen output Logarithmic form
sinh⁡−1y\sinh^{-1}y y∈Ry\in\mathbb R, output real ln⁡(y+y2+1)\ln(y+\sqrt{y^2+1})
cosh⁡−1y\cosh^{-1}y y≥1y\ge1, output ≥0\ge0 ln⁡(y+y2−1)\ln(y+\sqrt{y^2-1})
tanh⁡−1y\tanh^{-1}y ∣y∣<1|y|<1, output real 12ln⁡((1+y)/(1−y))\tfrac12\ln((1+y)/(1-y))
Reciprocal inverse Domain Reduce to
sech⁡−1y\operatorname{sech}^{-1}y 0<y≤10<y\le1, output ≥0\ge0 cosh⁡−1(1/y)\cosh^{-1}(1/y)
cosech⁡−1y\operatorname{cosech}^{-1}y y≠0y\ne0 sinh⁡−1(1/y)\sinh^{-1}(1/y)
coth⁡−1y\coth^{-1}y ∣y∣>1|y|>1 tanh⁡−1(1/y)=12ln⁡((y+1)/(y−1))\tanh^{-1}(1/y)=\tfrac12\ln((y+1)/(y-1))

Let $u=\tanh^{-1}y$, soy=\frac{e^u-e^{-u}}{e^u+e^{-u}}=\frac{e^{2u}-1}{e^{2u}+1}.ThenThene^{2u}(1-y)=1+y,and because $|y|<1$, both sides of the logarithm are positive:u=\frac12\ln\left(\frac{1+y}{1-y}\right).

For sinh or cosh, set t=eu>0t=e^u>0 and solve the resulting quadratic. Positivity selects the valid t before taking u=ln⁡tu=\ln t; for cosh, restricting u≥0u\ge0 makes the even function one-to-one. Substitute back into the original hyperbolic function to check the branch.

The superscript −1-1 here means inverse function, not reciprocal. Every logarithmic form carries its input domain and branch restriction; algebraic roots outside them are not alternative answers.

2.2 Matrices

Syllabus
9231–2028–2029
Topic
2.2
Level
A2

Rows are equations and columns are variables

ThesystemThe systema_{11}x+a_{12}y+a_{13}z=b_1,\quad a_{21}x+a_{22}y+a_{23}z=b_2,\quad a_{31}x+a_{32}y+a_{33}z=b_3isexactlyis exactlyA\mathbf x=\mathbf b,\qquad A=(a_{ij}),\quad\mathbf x=\begin{pmatrix}x\y\z\end{pmatrix},\quad\mathbf b=\begin{pmatrix}b_1\b_2\b_3\end{pmatrix}.

\begin{aligned}2x-y+z&=4\x+3y-2z&=5\3x+y+z&=6\end{aligned}\quad\Longleftrightarrow\quad \begin{pmatrix}2&-1&1\1&3&-2\3&1&1\end{pmatrix}\begin{pmatrix}x\y\z\end{pmatrix}=\begin{pmatrix}4\5\6\end{pmatrix}.

To reverse the process, multiply each row of A by the unknown column and equate it to the corresponding entry of b. If the problem supplies quantities rather than x,y,z, define the three unknowns first and keep that column order unchanged throughout.

The constants form b, not an extra coefficient column inside A. A row represents one equation; a column represents one unknown across all equations.

A zero determinant starts the consistency test—it does not finish it

For Ax=bA\mathbf x=\mathbf b with three unknowns:

Algebraic evidence Solutions Plane geometry
det⁡A≠0\det A\ne0 One, x=A−1b\mathbf x=A^{-1}\mathbf b Three planes meet at one point
det⁡A=0\det A=0 and rank⁡A=rank⁡[A∣b]<3\operatorname{rank}A=\operatorname{rank}[A|\mathbf b]<3 Infinitely many Common line when rank 2; a common plane/more freedom when rank is lower
rank⁡A<rank⁡[A∣b]\operatorname{rank}A<\operatorname{rank}[A|\mathbf b] None (inconsistent row such as 0=10=1) The three planes have no common point

First use det⁡A\det A to test uniqueness. If it is zero, row-reduce the augmented matrix [A∣b][A|\mathbf b]. A zero row on both sides removes a constraint and leaves free parameter(s); a zero coefficient row with a non-zero right side is a contradiction. Solve every consistent case and state the geometric interpretation.

TheequationsThe equationsx+y+z=1,\quad2x+2y+2z=2,\quad x-y+z=0have one dependent row and two independent constraints, so they are consistent with one free parameter: three planes share a line. Replacing the second right side by 3 creates $0=1$ after elimination, so there is no common point.

Singular means ‘not uniquely solvable’, not automatically ‘no solution’. Determinant alone cannot distinguish a common line from inconsistency; the augmented system must be examined.

The characteristic equation finds directions scaled by a matrix

A non-zero vector e is an eigenvector of A with eigenvalue λ\lambda when Ae=λeA\mathbf e=\lambda\mathbf e. Rearranging gives (A−λI)e=0(A-\lambda I)\mathbf e=0. A non-zero solution exists exactly when A−λIA-\lambda I is singular, so det⁡(A−λI)=0\det(A-\lambda I)=0 is the characteristic equation.

All non-zero scalar multiples of e represent the same eigendirection. A positive eigenvalue preserves direction, a negative one reverses it, and eigenvalue zero collapses that direction; the zero vector itself is excluded because it would satisfy every lambda.

If $A\mathbf e=\lambda\mathbf e$, thenA^2\mathbf e=A(\lambda\mathbf e)=\lambda A\mathbf e=\lambda^2\mathbf e.Repeating(orinducting)givesRepeating (or inducting) givesA^n\mathbf e=\lambda^n\mathbf e,so e is an eigenvector of $A^n$ with eigenvalue $\lambda^n$.

The characteristic equation finds eigenvalues, not eigenvectors. Each root lambda must still be substituted into (A−λI)e=0(A-\lambda I)\mathbf e=0 to obtain a non-zero eigendirection.

Find every eigenpair by solving one singular system per root

For a 2x2 or 3x3 matrix A: form det⁡(A−λI)=0\det(A-\lambda I)=0 without row-operating A first; solve for the real distinct eigenvalues; for each lambda solve (A−λI)e=0(A-\lambda I)\mathbf e=0; choose any convenient non-zero scalar representative; finally verify Ae=λeA\mathbf e=\lambda\mathbf e.

ForForA=\begin{pmatrix}1&1&0\0&2&1\0&0&3\end{pmatrix},\det(A-\lambda I)=(1-\lambda)(2-\lambda)(3-\lambda),sotherealdistincteigenvaluesare1,2and3.so the real distinct eigenvalues are 1, 2 and 3.

lambda Solve (A−λI)e=0(A-\lambda I)e=0 One eigenvector
1 y=z=0y=z=0 (1,0,0)T(1,0,0)^T
2 y=x,z=0y=x, z=0 (1,1,0)T(1,1,0)^T
3 y=2x,z=2xy=2x, z=2x (1,2,2)T(1,2,2)^T

This syllabus restricts computation here to real distinct eigenvalues. Diagonal entries reveal eigenvalues immediately only for triangular matrices; the characteristic determinant remains the general method.

Match eigenvector columns to diagonal entries before taking powers

If $A\mathbf q_i=\lambda_i\mathbf q_i$ and the eigenvectors form a basis, setQ=(\mathbf q_1\ \mathbf q_2\ \cdots),\qquad D=\operatorname{diag}(\lambda_1,\lambda_2,\ldots).Then $AQ=QD$, soA=QDQ^{-1}.

Adjacentfactorscancel:Adjacent factors cancel:(QDQ^{-1})^n=QD^nQ^{-1},and $D^n$ is obtained by raising each diagonal eigenvalue to n. The order of columns in Q must match the order of entries in D.

Forthepreviousmatrix,For the previous matrix,Q=\begin{pmatrix}1&1&1\0&1&2\0&0&2\end{pmatrix},\quad D=\operatorname{diag}(1,2,3),\quad Q^{-1}=\begin{pmatrix}1&-1&1/2\0&1&-1\0&0&1/2\end{pmatrix}. HenceHenceA^n=\begin{pmatrix}1&2^n-1&(3^n-2\cdot2^n+1)/2\0&2^n&3^n-2^n\0&0&3^n\end{pmatrix}.

Check n=0n=0 gives I and n=1n=1 gives A. Do not power Q and Q−1Q^{-1} separately; their cancellation is what makes only D receive the exponent.

Substitute the matrix into its own characteristic polynomial

Cayley−Hamiltonstates:ifCayley-Hamilton states: ifp(\lambda)=\lambda^m+c_{m-1}\lambda^{m-1}+\cdots+c_1\lambda+c_0isthecharacteristicpolynomialofA,thenis the characteristic polynomial of A, thenp(A)=A^m+c_{m-1}A^{m-1}+\cdots+c_1A+c_0I=0.

Rearrange the identity to replace the highest power, then repeat to reduce successive powers to degree below m. If A is non-singular, multiply by a suitable negative power or isolate the constant-I term to express A−1A^{-1} as a polynomial in A.

ForForA=\begin{pmatrix}2&1\1&1\end{pmatrix},p(\lambda)=\lambda^2-3\lambda+1,sosoA^2-3A+I=0. ThereforeThereforeA^3=3A^2-A=8A-3I,and multiplying the identity by $A^{-1}$ givesA^{-1}=3I-A=\begin{pmatrix}1&-1\-1&2\end{pmatrix}.

Replace scalar 1 by I and scalar powers by matrix powers; order is harmless only because every term is a polynomial in the same A. This objective is Cayley-Hamilton—not merely the trace/product eigenvalue check.

2.3 Differentiation

Syllabus
9231–2028–2029
Topic
2.3
Level
A2

Differentiate hyperbolic and inverse functions with the right sign and domain

f(x)f(x) f′(x)f'(x)
sinh⁡x\sinh x cosh⁡x\cosh x
cosh⁡x\cosh x sinh⁡x\sinh x
tanh⁡x\tanh x sech⁡2x\operatorname{sech}^2x
sech⁡x\operatorname{sech}x −sech⁡xtanh⁡x-\operatorname{sech}x\tanh x
cosech⁡x\operatorname{cosech}x −cosech⁡xcoth⁡x-\operatorname{cosech}x\coth x
coth⁡x\coth x −cosech⁡2x-\operatorname{cosech}^2x
f(x)f(x) f′(x)f'(x) real-domain condition
sin⁡−1x\sin^{-1}x 1/1−x21/\sqrt{1-x^2} −1<x<1-1<x<1
cos⁡−1x\cos^{-1}x −1/1−x2-1/\sqrt{1-x^2} −1<x<1-1<x<1
sinh⁡−1x\sinh^{-1}x 1/1+x21/\sqrt{1+x^2} all real xx
cosh⁡−1x\cosh^{-1}x 1/x2−11/\sqrt{x^2-1} x>1x>1
tanh⁡−1x\tanh^{-1}x 1/(1−x2)1/(1-x^2) ∣x∣<1|x|<1

Foracomposite,multiplybytheinnerderivative.Forexample,For a composite, multiply by the inner derivative. For example,\frac{d}{dx}\left[\cosh^{-1}(2x)\right]=\frac{2}{\sqrt{(2x)^2-1}}=\frac{2}{\sqrt{4x^2-1}},\qquad x>\tfrac12.

Here f−1f^{-1} means an inverse function, not 1/f1/f. The derivative of cosh⁡x\cosh x is positive sinh⁡x\sinh x; the negative sign belongs to sech⁡x\operatorname{sech}x, cosech⁡x\operatorname{cosech}x and coth⁡x\coth x.

Differentiate again without first making y explicit

For an implicit relation F(x,y)=0F(x,y)=0, differentiate every term with respect to xx, treating yy as y(x)y(x), and solve for y′y'. Differentiate that whole equation again: product and chain rules now produce both y′y' and y′′y''. Substitute the known point and first derivative only after the second differentiated equation is complete.

If $x^2+xy+y^2=7$, then2x+y+(x+2y)y'=0.At $(1,2)$, $y'=-4/5$. Differentiating again gives2+2y'+2(y')^2+(x+2y)y''=0,sosoy''=-\frac{2+2(-4/5)+2(16/25)}{5}=-\frac{42}{125}.

When $x=x(t)$ and $y=y(t)$ with $dx/dt\ne0$,\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{dy/dt}{dx/dt},\qquad \frac{d^2y}{dx^2}=\frac{1}{dx/dt}\frac{d}{dt}\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)=\frac{x'y''-y'x''}{(x')^3},where primes in the final fraction mean derivatives with respect to $t$.

For $x=t^2+1$ and $y=t^3$,\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{3t^2}{2t}=\frac32t,hencehence\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}=\frac{1}{2t}\frac{d}{dt}\left(\frac32t\right)=\frac{3}{4t}.At $t=1$, the second derivative is $3/4$.

For a parametric curve, d/dt(dy/dx)d/dt(dy/dx) is not yet d2y/dx2d^2y/dx^2; divide by dx/dtdx/dt once more. If dx/dt=0dx/dt=0, this formula cannot be used at that parameter value without separate analysis.

Build the first Maclaurin terms from derivatives at zero

ThefirsttermsoftheMaclaurinseriesareThe first terms of the Maclaurin series aref(x)=f(0)+f'(0)x+\frac{f''(0)}{2!}x^2+\frac{f'''(0)}{3!}x^3+\cdots.To derive terms through $x^n$, find only the derivatives through order $n$, evaluate each at zero, and divide by its factorial. A general term is not required here.

For $y=\tan x$, start from $y'=1+y^2$. At $x=0$, $y=0$ and $y'=1$. Theny''=2yy'\Rightarrow y''(0)=0,y'''=2(y')^2+2yy''\Rightarrow y'''(0)=2.ThereforeTherefore\tan x=x+\frac{x^3}{3}+\cdots.Thisissuccessiveimplicitdifferentiation:noformulaforthegeneralderivativewasneeded.This is successive implicit differentiation: no formula for the general derivative was needed.

A truncated series can simplify a nearby calculation. From $e^{-x^2}=1-x^2+\cdots$,\int_0^{1/5}e^{-x^2},dx\approx\int_0^{1/5}(1-x^2),dx=\left[x-\frac{x^3}{3}\right]_0^{1/5}=\frac{74}{375}.

Do not omit the factorials or keep terms beyond the requested power. If a known series is substituted into another expression, retain enough source terms to produce every requested final power before simplifying.

2.4 Integration

Syllabus
9231–2028–2029
Topic
2.4
Level
A2

Let the sign under the square root choose the substitution

form, a>0a>0 useful substitution primitive on the stated branch
1/a2−x21/\sqrt{a^2-x^2} x=asin⁡θx=a\sin\theta sin⁡−1(x/a)+C\sin^{-1}(x/a)+C, ∣x∣<a|x|<a
1/x2+a21/\sqrt{x^2+a^2} x=asinh⁡ux=a\sinh u sinh⁡−1(x/a)+C\sinh^{-1}(x/a)+C
1/x2−a21/\sqrt{x^2-a^2} x=acosh⁡ux=a\cosh u cosh⁡−1(x/a)+C\cosh^{-1}(x/a)+C, x>ax>a
integrand primitive
sinh⁡x\sinh x cosh⁡x+C\cosh x+C
cosh⁡x\cosh x sinh⁡x+C\sinh x+C
sech⁡2x\operatorname{sech}^2x tanh⁡x+C\tanh x+C
cosech⁡2x\operatorname{cosech}^2x −coth⁡x+C-\coth x+C
sech⁡xtanh⁡x\operatorname{sech}x\tanh x −sech⁡x+C-\operatorname{sech}x+C
cosech⁡xcoth⁡x\operatorname{cosech}x\coth x −cosech⁡x+C-\operatorname{cosech}x+C

Complete the square before choosing. For $x>0$, set $u=x+1$:\int\frac{dx}{\sqrt{x^2+2x}}=\int\frac{du}{\sqrt{u^2-1}}=\cosh^{-1}u+C=\cosh^{-1}(x+1)+C.

Transform the differential and any definite limits as well as the radical. The three signs are not interchangeable: a2−x2a^2-x^2, x2+a2x^2+a^2 and x2−a2x^2-a^2 lead to different inverse families and real-domain conditions.

A reduction formula is a derivation plus a base case

LetLetI_n=\int_0^{\pi/2}\sin^n x,dx,\qquad n\ge2.Integrate by parts with $u=\sin^{n-1}x$ and $dv=\sin x\,dx$.

The boundary term $[-\sin^{n-1}x\cos x]_0^{\pi/2}$ is zero, soI_n=(n-1)\int_0^{\pi/2}\sin^{n-2}x\cos^2x,dx=(n-1)(I_{n-2}-I_n).HenceHenceI_n=\frac{n-1}{n}I_{n-2}.

The base cases are $I_0=\pi/2$ and $I_1=1$. ThereforeI_6=\frac56I_4=\frac56\cdot\frac34I_2=\frac56\cdot\frac34\cdot\frac12I_0=\frac{5\pi}{32}. Even indices end at $I_0$; odd indices end at $I_1$.

Do not quote a recurrence without its valid index, limits and base value. In a different indexed integral, evaluate the integration-by-parts boundary term afresh; it need not vanish.

Rectangle endpoints decide the bound; rectangle width decides the limit

ff on [a,b][a,b] left endpoints right endpoints
increasing underestimate overestimate
decreasing overestimate underestimate

Each rectangle area is f(xr) Δxf(x_r)\,\Delta x. Verify the direction from monotonicity and the rectangles rather than memorising an endpoint label without its interval.

For decreasing $f(x)=1/x$, unit-width rectangles give\int_1^{n+1}\frac{dx}{x}<\sum_{r=1}^{n}\frac1r<1+\int_1^n\frac{dx}{x},hencehence\ln(n+1)<\sum_{r=1}^{n}\frac1r<1+\ln n.Theextraendpointrectangleexplainstheisolated1.The extra endpoint rectangle explains the isolated 1.

With $n$ rectangles on $[0,1]$, $\Delta x=1/n$:\sum_{r=1}^{n}\frac{n}{n^2+r^2}=\frac1n\sum_{r=1}^{n}\frac{1}{1+(r/n)^2}\longrightarrow\int_0^1\frac{dx}{1+x^2}=\frac{\pi}{4}.

Right endpoints do not always overestimate: monotonicity controls the direction. In a Riemann sum, keep the rectangle width outside the function; omitting 1/n1/n changes the scale and usually makes the sum diverge.

Choose the arc element first, then multiply by the rotation radius

curve representation arc element and length surface of revolution
Cartesian y=f(x)y=f(x) ds=1+(dy/dx)2 dxds=\sqrt{1+(dy/dx)^2}\,dx, L=∫dsL=\int ds about x-axis: 2π∫∣y∣ ds2\pi\int |y|\,ds; about y-axis: 2π∫∣x∣ ds2\pi\int |x|\,ds
parametric x(t),y(t)x(t),y(t) ds=(dx/dt)2+(dy/dt)2 dtds=\sqrt{(dx/dt)^2+(dy/dt)^2}\,dt use the same 2π∫(radius) ds2\pi\int(\text{radius})\,ds
polar r(θ)r(\theta) ds=r2+(dr/dθ)2 dθds=\sqrt{r^2+(dr/d\theta)^2}\,d\theta not required by this syllabus

For $x=t^2$, $y=\tfrac23t^3$, $0\le t\le1$,L=\int_0^1\sqrt{(2t)^2+(2t^2)^2},dt=\int_0^1 2t\sqrt{1+t^2},dt=\frac23(2\sqrt2-1).

For $y=x^2$, $0\le x\le1$, rotated about the x-axis, the radius is $y=x^2$ and $ds=\sqrt{1+4x^2}\,dx$. ThusS=2\pi\int_0^1x^2\sqrt{1+4x^2},dx.Thelimitsmusttracetherequiredarconce.The limits must trace the required arc once.

Arc length is ∫ds\int ds, while surface area is 2π∫(radius)ds2\pi\int(\text{radius})ds; neither is a volume formula. Use a non-negative geometric radius. Polar arc length is included, but polar surface area of revolution is explicitly excluded.

2.5 Complex numbers

Syllabus
9231–2028–2029
Topic
2.5
Level
A2

Complex powers repeat a scale and a rotation

operation modulus argument geometric effect
z1z2z_1z_2 r1r2r_1r_2 θ1+θ2\theta_1+\theta_2 scale by r2r_2, rotate by θ2\theta_2
z1/z2z_1/z_2 r1/r2r_1/r_2 θ1−θ2\theta_1-\theta_2 divide the scale, undo the rotation
znz^n rnr^n nθn\theta repeat the scale and rotation nn times

Writing $\operatorname{cis}\theta=\cos\theta+i\sin\theta$, de Moivre's theorem for an integer $n$ is[r\operatorname{cis}\theta]^n=r^n\operatorname{cis}(n\theta).Arguments differing by $2\pi$ describe the same point.

For $n<0$, division explains the result. For example,(2\operatorname{cis}(\pi/6))^{-2}=\frac{1}{(2\operatorname{cis}(\pi/6))^2}=\frac14\operatorname{cis}(-\pi/3).Themodulusstayspositivewhileitsreciprocalpowershrinksthepointtowardtheorigin.The modulus stays positive while its reciprocal power shrinks the point toward the origin.

A power changes both modulus and argument. A negative exponent reverses the scale and rotation; it does not create a negative modulus, and it requires z≠0z\ne0.

One more multiplication is the induction step

For every positive integer $n$, the claim isP(n):\quad(\cos\theta+i\sin\theta)^n=\cos(n\theta)+i\sin(n\theta).

Base case n=1n=1: both sides are cos⁡θ+isin⁡θ\cos\theta+i\sin\theta, so P(1)P(1) is true.

Assume $P(k)$ is true. Then\begin{aligned}(\cos\theta+i\sin\theta)^{k+1}&=\cos(k\theta)+i\sin(k\theta)\&=\cos((k+1)\theta)+i\sin((k+1)\theta),\end{aligned}because the real and imaginary parts are exactly the cosine and sine addition formulae. Thus $P(k)\Rightarrow P(k+1)$.

Therefore the theorem holds for every positive integer nn by mathematical induction. Multiplying by rnr^n gives [r(cos⁡θ+isin⁡θ)]n=rn(cos⁡nθ+isin⁡nθ)[r(\cos\theta+i\sin\theta)]^n=r^n(\cos n\theta+i\sin n\theta).

Several checked values are evidence for a conjecture, not a proof. State the induction hypothesis and show the k+1k+1 multiplication; do not replace this objective with the separate formula for nth roots.

Choose the de Moivre route that matches the target

For a multiple-angle identity, expand $(\cos\theta+i\sin\theta)^n$ and equate real or imaginary parts. For example,\cos5\theta=16\cos^5\theta-20\cos^3\theta+5\cos\theta.Dividing matching real and imaginary expressions by a power of $\cos\theta$ can produce identities in $\tan\theta$.

To express powers in multiple angles, set $z=\cos\theta+i\sin\theta$. Since $z+z^{-1}=2\cos\theta$ and $z^m+z^{-m}=2\cos m\theta$, expanding $(z+z^{-1})^4$ gives\cos^4\theta=\frac18(\cos4\theta+4\cos2\theta+3).Use $z-z^{-1}=2i\sin\theta$ for sine powers.

Foratrigonometricseries,combineitasFor a trigonometric series, combine it asC+iS=\sum_{r=0}^{n}a_r(\cos r\theta+i\sin r\theta)=\sum_{r=0}^{n}a_rz^r,\qquad z=e^{i\theta}.Evaluate the resulting algebraic or geometric series, rationalise if needed, then take its real part for $C$ and imaginary part for $S$.

If $w^n=R\operatorname{cis}\phi$, all roots arew_k=R^{1/n}\operatorname{cis}\left(\frac{\phi+2\pi k}{n}\right),\qquad k=0,1,\ldots,n-1.For the nth roots of unity, $R=1$ and $\phi=0$, so the roots are equally spaced and their arguments differ by $2\pi/n$.

For zp/qz^{p/q} in lowest terms, solve wq=zpw^q=z^p and include all distinct branches; a negative pp first uses the reciprocal, so z≠0z\ne0. Dividing one principal argument by qq gives only one value, not the complete rational-power or root set.

2.6 Differential equations

Syllabus
9231–2028–2029
Topic
2.6
Level
A2

The integrating factor turns three terms into one derivative

FirstwriteFirst write\frac{dy}{dx}+P(x)y=Q(x).ThenThen\mu(x)=e^{\int P(x),dx},\qquad \frac{d}{dx}(\mu y)=\mu Q,sosoy=\frac{1}{\mu}\left(\int\mu Q,dx+C\right).Divide by the original coefficient of $dy/dx$ before identifying $P$.

For $x>0$, solvey'+y\coth x=\cosh x.Since $\mu=e^{\int\coth x\,dx}=\sinh x$,\frac{d}{dx}(y\sinh x)=\sinh x\cosh x.HenceHencey\sinh x=\tfrac12\sinh^2x+C,\qquad y=\tfrac12\sinh x+C\operatorname{cosech}x.

Differentiate the final expression and substitute it into the standardised equation. The two C-terms cancel because the homogeneous part is exactly what the integrating factor method carries as the constant of integration.

The integrating factor multiplies every term. Its antiderivative constant is omitted because it only rescales the final arbitrary constant; domain restrictions such as x>0x>0 still matter when logarithms or coth appear.

The CF carries free behaviour; the PI carries the forcing

part equation it satisfies constants meaning
complementary function ycy_c L[yc]=0L[y_c]=0 contains the full arbitrary constants free/homogeneous behaviour
particular integral ypy_p L[yp]=f(x)L[y_p]=f(x) one chosen solution, no arbitrary constants response to forcing
general solution y=yc+ypy=y_c+y_p constants come from ycy_c every solution of L[y]=f(x)L[y]=f(x)

For a linear operator L, L[yc+yp]=L[yc]+L[yp]=0+f(x)L[y_c+y_p]=L[y_c]+L[y_p]=0+f(x). Any two particular solutions differ by a homogeneous solution, so adding the complete CF supplies every possible solution.

ForFory''-3y'+2y=e^{3x},the homogeneous roots are 1 and 2, so $y_c=C_1e^x+C_2e^{2x}$. Trying $y_p=Ae^{3x}$ gives $(9-9+2)Ae^{3x}=e^{3x}$, hence $A=1/2$. Thereforey=C_1e^x+C_2e^{2x}+\tfrac12e^{3x}.

A PI is not the general solution and must not contain a new arbitrary constant. Initial conditions act on the assembled CF + PI solution, not on the forcing trial alone.

Auxiliary roots determine the complete homogeneous basis

For a constant-coefficient homogeneous equation, try $y=e^{mx}$. A first-order equation $ay'+by=0$ gives $am+b=0$. A second-order equationay''+by'+cy=0givestheauxiliaryequationgives the auxiliary equationam^2+bm+c=0.

auxiliary roots complementary function
first-order root mm CemxCe^{mx}
distinct real m1,m2m_1,m_2 C1em1x+C2em2xC_1e^{m_1x}+C_2e^{m_2x}
repeated real mm (C1+C2x)emx(C_1+C_2x)e^{mx}
conjugate α±iβ\alpha\pm i\beta eαx(C1cos⁡βx+C2sin⁡βx)e^{\alpha x}(C_1\cos\beta x+C_2\sin\beta x)

ForFory''-4y'+13y=0,m^2-4m+13=0\quad\Rightarrow\quad m=2\pm3i.HenceHencey_c=e^{2x}(C_1\cos3x+C_2\sin3x).

Two identical copies of emxe^{mx} are not independent when a root repeats; the second solution needs the factor x. Conjugate roots combine into a real sine-cosine form when the equation has real coefficients.

Match the forcing, then remove any overlap with the CF

forcing term initial PI trial
polynomial of degree nn general polynomial of degree nn
aebxae^{bx} AebxAe^{bx}
acos⁡px+bsin⁡pxa\cos px+b\sin px Acos⁡px+Bsin⁡pxA\cos px+B\sin px

If the trial overlaps the CF, multiply the whole trial by x; repeat with another x only if the overlap has higher multiplicity.

Differentiate the trial, substitute it into the differential equation, and equate coefficients of independent powers, exponentials, sine and cosine terms. The solved trial is one PI; the general solution is still CF + PI.

ForthesyllabuscaseFor the syllabus casey''+4y=\sin2x,sine and cosine of 2x already belong to the CF, so use the supplied form $y_p=kx\cos2x$. Theny_p''+4y_p=-4k\sin2x.Matching $\sin2x$ givesk=-\tfrac14,so one PI is $y_p=-\tfrac14x\cos2x$.

For sinusoidal forcing, include both sine and cosine in an unrestricted trial because differentiation mixes them. A resonant unmodified trial collapses into the homogeneous equation and cannot determine its coefficients.

A useful substitution must transform every derivative

For the given substitution $x=e^t$ (so $t=\ln x$, $x>0$),x\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{dy}{dt},\qquad x^2\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}=\frac{d^2y}{dt^2}-\frac{dy}{dt}.ThereforeThereforeax^2y''+bxy'+cy=F(x)becomesbecomesa\ddot y+(b-a)\dot y+cy=F(e^t),aconstant−coefficientequationwhenthetransformedrightsidepermitsit.a constant-coefficient equation when the transformed right side permits it.

For a given homogeneous substitution $y=ux$,\frac{dy}{dx}=u+x\frac{du}{dx}.InIn\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{x+y}{x-y},thisgivesthis givesu+xu'=\frac{1+u}{1-u},\qquad x\frac{du}{dx}=\frac{1+u^2}{1-u}.

Nowseparateandintegrate:Now separate and integrate:\frac{1-u}{1+u^2},du=\frac{dx}{x},\tan^{-1}u-\tfrac12\ln(1+u^2)=\ln|x|+C.Finally substitute $u=y/x$ and retain any domain restrictions or separately lost constant solutions.

A substitution is not a relabelling. Derive the first and second derivative transformations before replacing terms, and inspect any division by x, u or another expression for excluded solutions.

Initial conditions select one trajectory; the model decides what it means

First obtain the full general solution CF + PI. Differentiate it as many times as the conditions require, substitute all conditions at their stated input value, and solve the simultaneous equations for every arbitrary constant. A second-order equation normally needs two independent conditions.

SupposeSupposey=3+C_1e^{-t}+C_2e^{-2t},\qquad y(0)=5,\quad y'(0)=-6.ThenThenC_1+C_2=2,\qquad -C_1-2C_2=-6,so $C_1=-2$ and $C_2=4$. The particular solution isy=3-2e^{-t}+4e^{-2t}.

Interpret the variables and units; restrict the independent variable to the model's stated domain; check whether quantities that represent size, mass or population remain admissible; and compare dominant terms for long-term behaviour. Here both exponentials decay, so the model approaches the equilibrium value 3 as t→∞t\to\infty.

An exact algebraic solution is not automatically a valid real-world prediction outside the model's interval or assumptions. Do not discard transient terms before applying the initial conditions: they are what allow the trajectory to match the starting state.