Level 3 Integration Walkthrough

2019 NCEA Level 3 Integration Question 1(a)

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Walkthrough overview

What this question practises

This 2019 walkthrough is part of AS91579 — Apply integration methods in solving problems.

Method: Rewriting a radical denominator and integrating a power.

This is Question 1(a) from the 2019 NCEA Level 3 Integration paper for AS91579 — Apply integration methods in solving problems. Use the guided hints to practise the method before revealing the full working.

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Learning summary

Review the method, not only the answer

This walkthrough helps you practise rewriting a radical denominator and integrating a power. Use the hints to plan the method, then repeat the question without hints and check each step.

Common mistake to avoid

Check the antiderivative by differentiating it, and handle constants and bounds explicitly.

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