Power Rule
#1∫xndx=n+1xn+1+C,n=−1 💡 For n = -1: ∫(1/x)dx = ln|x| + C. Always add the constant of integration for indefinite integrals.
Integration by Substitution
#2∫f(g(x))⋅g′(x)dx=∫f(t)dt,t=g(x) 💡 Choose substitution to simplify the integrand. Don't forget to convert dx to dt and change limits for definite integrals.
Integration by Parts
#3∫udv=uv−∫vdu 💡 ILATE rule for choosing u: Inverse trig > Log > Algebraic > Trig > Exponential.
⚠ Forgetting to apply by parts again when the new integral is still a product (sometimes needed twice).
King's Property
#4∫abf(x)dx=∫abf(a+b−x)dx 💡 Most powerful property for definite integrals. Use when f(x) + f(a+b-x) simplifies nicely.
Even/Odd Function Property
#5∫−aaf(x)dx={2∫0af(x)dx0if f(−x)=f(x)if f(−x)=−f(x) 💡 Check parity first for symmetric limits. Saves huge computation for odd functions (integral = 0).
Periodic Function Property
#6∫0nTf(x)dx=n∫0Tf(x)dx if f(x+T)=f(x) 💡 For sin²x, cos²x: period = π. For |sinx|, |cosx|: period = π.
Walli's Formula
#7∫0π/2sinnxdx=∫0π/2cosnxdx=n!!(n−1)!!⋅k 💡 k = π/2 if n is even, k = 1 if n is odd. Double factorial: n!! = n(n-2)(n-4)...
Partial Fractions
#8(x−a)(x−b)P(x)=x−aA+x−bB 💡 For repeated roots: A/(x-a) + B/(x-a)². For irreducible quadratic: (Ax+B)/(x²+px+q).
Definite Integral as Limit of Sum
#9∫01f(x)dx=n→∞limn1r=1∑nf(nr) 💡 Replace r/n → x, 1/n → dx. Limits: r=1 gives x=0, r=n gives x=1.
Beta Function
#10β(m,n)=∫01xm−1(1−x)n−1dx=Γ(m+n)Γ(m)Γ(n) 💡 Useful for integrals of the form ∫₀¹ xᵃ(1-x)ᵇ dx. Γ(n) = (n-1)! for positive integers.