JAMB Mathematics 1999 Question 34

Question 34

Integration

Evaluate ∫0π/4 (sin x − cos x) dx.

  1. A.√2 + 1
  2. B.√2 − 1
  3. C.−√2 − 1
  4. D.1 − √2
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (1 − √2)

Explanation

The integral is [−cos x − sin x] from 0 to π/4 = (−√2/2 − √2/2) − (−1) = 1 − √2.