Mathematics A-Level
radical integrands
What radical integrands means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for WJEC.
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For integrands involving roots, let u equal the expression under the root, or set u² equal to it.
Topics that use radical integrands
- Integration (A2 Unit 3: Pure Mathematics B) (WJEC A-Level)
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