GRE Subject Test: Math : Derivatives & Integrals

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for GRE Subject Test: Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #11 : Integrals

Fnd the derivative of tan(x) with respect to x or

Possible Answers:

Derivative cannot be found

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The is one of the trigonometric integrals that must be memorized.

 

Other common trig derivatives that should be memorized are:

 

 

Example Question #1 : Trigonometric Integrals

Evaluate: 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

1) The 1/2 is a constant, and so is pulled out front.

2) The integral of cos(x) is sin(x), by definition. 

3) Writing the limits for evaluation: 

4) Using the unit circle,   , and .

5)Simplifying:  

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