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NCERT Solutions For Class 12 Maths Chapter 7 Integrals Exercise 7.7 - 2025-26

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In Ncert Solutions Class 12 Maths Chapter 7 Exercise 7 7, you'll learn how to solve tricky integrals using easy step-by-step methods. This part of the chapter covers questions where you need to find the integral of expressions with square roots and quadratics, which can seem confusing at first.


The NCERT Solutions provided here make these problems much simpler to understand, especially if you get stuck with formulas or need help completing the square. You’ll find short explanations, clear working, and all the answers you need for your CBSE exams. If you want to check the full Maths syllabus for Class 12, you can find it easily from the syllabus page.


Vedantu also offers free downloadable PDF solutions, so you can revise anytime—even when you’re offline. Going through these solutions is a smart way to boost your confidence and score well in your board exam. This chapter carries 9 marks in your CBSE exam.


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Access NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Chapter 7- Integrals

Exercise 7.7

1. Integrate $\sqrt {4 - {x^2}} $.

Ans: Let $I = \int {\sqrt {4 - {x^2}} dx = \int {\sqrt {{{\left( 2 \right)}^2} - {{\left( x \right)}^2}} dx} } $

It is known that,

$\sqrt {{a^2} - {x^2}} dx = \dfrac{x}{2}\sqrt {{a^2} - {x^2}}  + \dfrac{{{a^2}}}{2}{\sin ^{ - 1}}\dfrac{x}{a} + C$ 

For $a$ substitute $2$ and solve the integral.

$\therefore I = \dfrac{x}{2}\sqrt {4 - {x^2}}  + \dfrac{4}{2}{\sin ^{ - 1}}\dfrac{x}{2} + C$ 

$ = \dfrac{x}{2}\sqrt {4 - {x^2}}  + 2{\sin ^{ - 1}}\dfrac{x}{2} + C$

Where $C$ is an arbitrary constant.

The integral of $\sqrt {4 - {x^2}} $ is $\dfrac{x}{2}\sqrt {4 - {x^2}}  + 2{\sin ^{ - 1}}\dfrac{x}{2} + C$.


2. Integrate $\sqrt {1 - 4{x^2}} $.

Ans: Let $I = \int {\sqrt {1 - 4{x^2}} dx = \int {\sqrt {{{\left( 1 \right)}^2} - {{\left( {2x} \right)}^2}} dx} } $

Let $2x = t \Rightarrow 2dx = dt$ 

$\therefore I = \dfrac{1}{2}\int {\sqrt {{{\left( 1 \right)}^2} - {{\left( t \right)}^2}} } $ 

It is known that,

$\sqrt {{a^2} - {x^2}} dx = \dfrac{x}{2}\sqrt {{a^2} - {x^2}}  + \dfrac{{{a^2}}}{2}{\sin ^{ - 1}}\dfrac{x}{a} + C$ 

For $a$ substitute $1$ then substitute $2x$ for $t$ and solve the integral.

$\therefore I = \dfrac{1}{2}\left[ {\dfrac{t}{2}\sqrt {1 - {t^2}}  + \dfrac{1}{2}{{\sin }^{ - 1}}t} \right] + C$

$ = \dfrac{t}{4}\sqrt {1 - {t^2}}  + \dfrac{1}{4}{\sin ^{ - 1}}t + C$

$ = \dfrac{{2x}}{4}\sqrt {1 - 4{x^2}}  + \dfrac{1}{4}{\sin ^{ - 1}}2x + C$

$ = \dfrac{x}{2}\sqrt {1 - 4{x^2}}  + \dfrac{1}{4}{\sin ^{ - 1}}2x + C$ 

Where $C$ is an arbitrary constant.

The integral of $\sqrt {1 - 4{x^2}} $ is $\dfrac{x}{2}\sqrt {1 - 4{x^2}}  + \dfrac{1}{4}{\sin ^{ - 1}}2x + C$.


3. Integrate $\sqrt {{x^2} + 4x + 6} $.

Ans: Let $I = \int {\sqrt {{x^2} + 4x + 6} dx} $

$I = \int {\sqrt {{x^2} + 4x + 4 + 2} dx} $

$I = \int {\sqrt {\left( {{x^2} + 4x + 4} \right) + 2} dx} $

$I = \int {\sqrt {{{\left( {x + 2} \right)}^2} + {{\left( {\sqrt 2 } \right)}^2}} dx} $

It is known that,

$\sqrt {{x^2} + {a^2}} dx = \dfrac{x}{2}\sqrt {{x^2} + {a^2}}  + \dfrac{{{a^2}}}{2}\log \left| {x + \sqrt {{x^2} + {a^2}} } \right| + C$ 

For $a$ substitute $\sqrt 2 $ and for $x$ put $x + 2$ and solve the integral.

$\therefore I = \dfrac{{\left( {x + 2} \right)}}{2}\sqrt {{x^2} + 4x + 6}  + \dfrac{2}{2}\log \left| {\left( {x + 2} \right) + \sqrt {{x^2} + 4x + 6} } \right| + C$

$ = \dfrac{{\left( {x + 2} \right)}}{2}\sqrt {{x^2} + 4x + 6}  + \log \left| {\left( {x + 2} \right) + \sqrt {{x^2} + 4x + 6} } \right| + C$

Where $C$ is an arbitrary constant.

The integral of $\sqrt {{x^2} + 4x + 6} $ is $\dfrac{{\left( {x + 2} \right)}}{2}\sqrt {{x^2} + 4x + 6}  + \log \left| {\left( {x + 2} \right) + \sqrt {{x^2} + 4x + 6} } \right| + C$.


4. Integrate $\sqrt {{x^2} + 4x + 1} $.

Ans: Let $I = \int {\sqrt {{x^2} + 4x + 1} dx} $

$I = \int {\sqrt {\left( {{x^2} + 4x + 4} \right) - 3} dx} $

$I = \int {\sqrt {{{\left( {x + 2} \right)}^2} - {{\left( {\sqrt 3 } \right)}^2}} dx} $

It is known that,

$\sqrt {{x^2} - {a^2}} dx = \dfrac{x}{2}\sqrt {{x^2} - {a^2}}  - \dfrac{{{a^2}}}{2}\log \left| {x + \sqrt {{x^2} - {a^2}} } \right| + C$ 

For $a$ substitute $\sqrt 3 $ and for $x$ put $x + 2$ and solve the integral.

$\therefore I = \dfrac{{\left( {x + 2} \right)}}{2}\sqrt {{x^2} + 4x + 1}  - \dfrac{3}{2}\log \left| {\left( {x + 2} \right) + \sqrt {{x^2} + 4x + 1} } \right| + C$

Where $C$ is an arbitrary constant.

The integral of $\sqrt {{x^2} + 4x + 1} $ is $\dfrac{{\left( {x + 2} \right)}}{2}\sqrt {{x^2} + 4x + 1}  - \dfrac{3}{2}\log \left| {\left( {x + 2} \right) + \sqrt {{x^2} + 4x + 1} } \right| + C$.


5. Integrate $\sqrt {1 - 4x - {x^2}} $.

Ans: Let $I = \int {\sqrt {1 - 4x - {x^2}} dx} $

$I = \int {\sqrt {1 - \left( {{x^2} + 4x + 4 - 4} \right)} dx} $

$I = \int {\sqrt {1 + 4 - {{\left( {x + 2} \right)}^2}} dx} $

$I = \int {\sqrt {{{\left( {\sqrt 5 } \right)}^2} - {{\left( {x + 2} \right)}^2}} dx} $

It is known that,

$\sqrt {{a^2} - {x^2}} dx = \dfrac{x}{2}\sqrt {{a^2} - {x^2}}  + \dfrac{{{a^2}}}{2}{\sin ^{ - 1}}\dfrac{x}{a} + C$ 

For $a$ substitute $\sqrt 5 $ and for $x$ put $x + 2$ and solve the integral.

$\therefore I = \dfrac{{\left( {x + 2} \right)}}{2}\sqrt {1 - 4x - {x^2}}  + \dfrac{5}{2}{\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\dfrac{{x + 2}}{{\sqrt 5 }}} \right) + C$

Where $C$ is an arbitrary constant.

The integral of $\sqrt {1 - 4x - {x^2}} $ is $\dfrac{{\left( {x + 2} \right)}}{2}\sqrt {1 - 4x - {x^2}}  + \dfrac{5}{2}{\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\dfrac{{x + 2}}{{\sqrt 5 }}} \right) + C$.


6. Integrate $\sqrt {{x^2} + 4x - 5} $.

Ans: Let $I = \int {\sqrt {{x^2} + 4x - 5} dx} $

$I = \int {\sqrt {\left( {{x^2} + 4x + 4} \right) - 9} dx} $

$I = \int {\sqrt {{{\left( {x + 2} \right)}^2} - {{\left( 3 \right)}^2}} dx} $

It is known that,

$\sqrt {{x^2} - {a^2}} dx = \dfrac{x}{2}\sqrt {{x^2} - {a^2}}  - \dfrac{{{a^2}}}{2}\log \left| {x + \sqrt {{x^2} - {a^2}} } \right| + C$ 

For $a$ substitute $\sqrt 5 $ and for $x$ put $x + 2$ and solve the integral.

$\therefore I = \dfrac{{\left( {x + 2} \right)}}{2}\sqrt {{x^2} + 4x - 5}  - \dfrac{9}{2}\log \left| {\left( {x + 2} \right) + \sqrt {{x^2} + 4x - 5} } \right| + C$

Where $C$ is an arbitrary constant.

The integral of $\sqrt {{x^2} + 4x - 5} $ is $\dfrac{{\left( {x + 2} \right)}}{2}\sqrt {1 - 4x - {x^2}}  + \dfrac{5}{2}{\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\dfrac{{x + 2}}{{\sqrt 5 }}} \right) + C$.


7. Integrate $\sqrt {1 + 3x - {x^2}} $.

Ans: Let $I = \int {\sqrt {1 + 3x - {x^2}} dx} $

$I = \int {\sqrt {1 - \left( {{x^2} - 3x + \dfrac{9}{4} - \dfrac{9}{4}} \right)} dx} $

$I = \int {\sqrt {\left( {1 + \dfrac{9}{4}} \right) - {{\left( {x - \dfrac{3}{2}} \right)}^2}} dx} $

$I = \int {\sqrt {{{\left( {\dfrac{{\sqrt {13} }}{2}} \right)}^2} - {{\left( {x - \dfrac{3}{2}} \right)}^2}} dx} $

It is known that,

$\sqrt {{a^2} - {x^2}} dx = \dfrac{x}{2}\sqrt {{a^2} - {x^2}}  + \dfrac{{{a^2}}}{2}{\sin ^{ - 1}}\dfrac{x}{a} + C$ 

For $a$ substitute $\dfrac{{\sqrt {13} }}{2}$ and for $x$ put $x - \dfrac{3}{2}$ and solve the integral.

$\therefore I = \dfrac{{\left( {x - \dfrac{3}{2}} \right)}}{2}\sqrt {1 - 3x - {x^2}}  + \dfrac{{13}}{{4 \times 2}}{\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\dfrac{{x - \dfrac{3}{2}}}{{\dfrac{{\sqrt {13} }}{2}}}} \right) + C$

$ = \dfrac{{2x - 3}}{4}\sqrt {1 - 3x - {x^2}}  + \dfrac{{13}}{8}{\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\dfrac{{2x - 3}}{{\sqrt {13} }}} \right) + C$

Where $C$ is an arbitrary constant.

The integral of $\sqrt {1 + 3x - {x^2}} $ is $\dfrac{{2x - 3}}{4}\sqrt {1 - 3x - {x^2}}  + \dfrac{{13}}{8}{\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\dfrac{{2x - 3}}{{\sqrt {13} }}} \right) + C$.


8. Integrate $\sqrt {{x^2} + 3x} $.

Ans: Let $I = \int {\sqrt {{x^2} + 3x} dx} $

$I = \int {\sqrt {{x^2} + 3x + \dfrac{9}{4} - \dfrac{9}{4}} dx} $

$I = \int {\sqrt {{{\left( {x + \dfrac{3}{2}} \right)}^2} - {{\left( {\dfrac{3}{2}} \right)}^2}} dx} $

It is known that,

$\sqrt {{x^2} - {a^2}} dx = \dfrac{x}{2}\sqrt {{x^2} - {a^2}}  - \dfrac{{{a^2}}}{2}\log \left| {x + \sqrt {{x^2} - {a^2}} } \right| + C$ 

For $a$ substitute $\dfrac{3}{2}$ and for $x$ put $x + \dfrac{3}{2}$ and solve the integral.

$\therefore I = \dfrac{{x + \dfrac{3}{2}}}{2}\sqrt {{x^2} + 3x}  - \dfrac{{\dfrac{9}{4}}}{2}\log \left| {\left( {x + \dfrac{3}{2}} \right) + \sqrt {{x^2} + 3x} } \right| + C$

$ = \dfrac{{\left( {2x + 3} \right)}}{2}\sqrt {{x^2} + 3x}  - \dfrac{9}{8}\log \left| {\left( {x + \dfrac{3}{2}} \right) + \sqrt {{x^2} + 3x} } \right| + C$

Where $C$ is an arbitrary constant.

The integral of $\sqrt {{x^2} + 3x} $ is $\dfrac{{\left( {2x + 3} \right)}}{2}\sqrt {{x^2} + 3x}  - \dfrac{9}{8}\log \left| {\left( {x + \dfrac{3}{2}} \right) + \sqrt {{x^2} + 3x} } \right| + C$.


9. Integrate $\sqrt {1 + \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{9}} $.

Ans: Let $I = \int {\sqrt {1 + \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{9}} dx} $

$I = \dfrac{1}{3}\int {\sqrt {9 + {x^2}} dx} $

$I = \dfrac{1}{3}\int {\sqrt {{{\left( 3 \right)}^2} + {{\left( x \right)}^2}} dx} $

It is known that,

$\sqrt {{x^2} + {a^2}} dx = \dfrac{x}{2}\sqrt {{x^2} + {a^2}}  + \dfrac{{{a^2}}}{2}\log \left| {x + \sqrt {{x^2} + {a^2}} } \right| + C$ 

For $a$ substitute $3$ and solve the integral.

$\therefore I = \dfrac{1}{3}\left[ {\dfrac{x}{2}\sqrt {{x^2} + 9}  + \dfrac{9}{2}\log \left| {x + \sqrt {{x^2} + 9} } \right|} \right] + C$

$ = \dfrac{x}{6}\sqrt {{x^2} + 9}  + \dfrac{3}{2}\log \left| {x + \sqrt {{x^2} + 9} } \right| + C$

Where $C$ is an arbitrary constant.

The integral of $\sqrt {1 + \dfrac{{{x^2}}}{9}} $ is $\dfrac{x}{6}\sqrt {{x^2} + 9}  + \dfrac{3}{2}\log \left| {x + \sqrt {{x^2} + 9} } \right| + C$.


10. $\int {\sqrt {1 + {x^2}} } $ Is equal to

A. $\dfrac{x}{2}\sqrt {1 + {x^2}}  + \dfrac{1}{2}\log \left| {x + \sqrt {1 + {x^2}} } \right| + C$

B. $\dfrac{2}{3}{\left( {1 + {x^2}} \right)^{\dfrac{2}{3}}} + C$ 

C. $\dfrac{2}{3}x{\left( {1 + {x^2}} \right)^{\dfrac{2}{3}}} + C$

D. $\dfrac{{{x^3}}}{2}\sqrt {1 + {x^2}}  + \dfrac{1}{2}{x^2}\log \left| {x + \sqrt {1 + {x^2}} } \right| + C$ 

Ans: It is known that,

$\sqrt {{x^2} + {a^2}} dx = \dfrac{x}{2}\sqrt {{x^2} + {a^2}}  + \dfrac{{{a^2}}}{2}\log \left| {x + \sqrt {{x^2} + {a^2}} } \right| + C$

Let $I = \int {\sqrt {1 + {x^2}} } dx$

For $a$ substitute $1$ and solve the integral.

$\therefore \int {\sqrt {1 + {x^2}} } dx = \dfrac{x}{2}\sqrt {1 + {x^2}}  + \dfrac{1}{2}\log \left| {x + \sqrt {1 + {x^2}} } \right| + C$

Hence, the correct answer is A.


11. $\int {\sqrt {{x^2} - 8x + 7} } $ Is equal to

A. $\dfrac{1}{2}\left( {x - 4} \right)\sqrt {{x^2} - 8x + 7}  + 9\log \left| {x - 4 + \sqrt {{x^2} - 8x + 7} } \right| + C$

B. $\dfrac{1}{2}\left( {x + 4} \right)\sqrt {{x^2} - 8x + 7}  + 9\log \left| {x + 4 + \sqrt {{x^2} - 8x + 7} } \right| + C$ 

C. $\dfrac{1}{2}\left( {x - 4} \right)\sqrt {{x^2} - 8x + 7}  - 3\sqrt 2 \log \left| {x - 4 + \sqrt {{x^2} - 8x + 7} } \right| + C$

D. $\dfrac{1}{2}\left( {x - 4} \right)\sqrt {{x^2} - 8x + 7}  - \dfrac{9}{2}\log \left| {x - 4 + \sqrt {{x^2} - 8x + 7} } \right| + C$ 

Ans: Let $I = \int {\sqrt {{x^2} - 8x + 7} } dx$

$I = \int {\sqrt {\left( {{x^2} - 8x + 16} \right) - 9} dx} $

$I = \int {\sqrt {{{\left( {x - 4} \right)}^2} - {{\left( 3 \right)}^2}} dx} $

It is known that,

$\sqrt {{x^2} - {a^2}} dx = \dfrac{x}{2}\sqrt {{x^2} - {a^2}}  - \dfrac{{{a^2}}}{2}\log \left| {x + \sqrt {{x^2} - {a^2}} } \right| + C$ 

For $a$ substitute $3$ and for $x$ put $x - 4$ and solve the integral.

$\therefore I = \dfrac{{\left( {x - 4} \right)}}{2}\sqrt {{x^2} - 8x + 7}  - \dfrac{9}{2}\log \left| {\left( {x - 4} \right) + \sqrt {{x^2} - 8x + 7} } \right| + C$

Hence, the correct answer is D.


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FAQs on NCERT Solutions For Class 12 Maths Chapter 7 Integrals Exercise 7.7 - 2025-26

1. What are the three main integration formulas required to solve questions in NCERT Class 12 Maths Exercise 7.7?

Exercise 7.7 primarily uses three special integration formulas to solve problems involving square roots of quadratic expressions. As per the CBSE 2025-26 syllabus, these are:

  • ∫ √(x² - a²) dx = (x/2)√(x² - a²) - (a²/2)log|x + √(x² - a²)| + C

  • ∫ √(x² + a²) dx = (x/2)√(x² + a²) + (a²/2)log|x + √(x² + a²)| + C

  • ∫ √(a² - x²) dx = (x/2)√(a² - x²) + (a²/2)sin⁻¹(x/a) + C

2. What is the correct step-by-step method to solve an integral of the form ∫√(ax² + bx + c) dx from Chapter 7?

To solve these integrals, you should follow a systematic approach aligned with the CBSE pattern:

  • Step 1: Make the coefficient of x² unity by taking 'a' common from the quadratic expression.

  • Step 2: Use the method of completing the square to convert the expression inside the square root into the form (x+k)² ± m² or m² - (x+k)².

  • Step 3: Identify which of the three standard integral forms (∫√(x²±a²) or ∫√(a²-x²)) the expression matches.

  • Step 4: Apply the corresponding standard formula to find the integral and substitute the values back to get the final answer.

3. Why is 'completing the square' an essential technique for the problems in Exercise 7.7?

The method of 'completing the square' is essential because it is the primary technique used to transform a general quadratic expression (ax² + bx + c) into a simplified form. This transformation is crucial because it allows the complex-looking integral to match one of the three standard integration formulas. Without this step, you cannot directly apply the formulas for ∫√(x² ± a²) or ∫√(a² - x²).

4. What is a common mistake students make while solving integrals in Class 12 Maths Chapter 7?

A very common mistake is an error during the completing the square process. Students often forget to correctly balance the constant term after adding and subtracting the (b/2a)² term. Another frequent error is applying the wrong standard formula, especially mixing up the formulas that result in a logarithmic function versus the one that results in an inverse sine function. Always double-check the signs in the expression before choosing the formula.

5. How can using the NCERT Solutions for Chapter 7 Integrals help in preparing for the CBSE 2025-26 board exam?

These NCERT solutions are crucial for board exam preparation because they provide a reliable, step-by-step breakdown of each problem as per the CBSE guidelines. By studying them, you can:

  • Understand the exact method and presentation expected in exams.

  • Identify common problem types and the formulas associated with them.

  • Practise questions that are aligned with the difficulty and scope of the board paper, as Integrals are a high-weightage unit.

6. When solving problems from Exercise 7.7, how can you determine if the answer will involve a `log` function or a `sin⁻¹` function?

The choice between a `log` or `sin⁻¹` function depends entirely on the form of the expression after completing the square:

  • If the expression is of the form √(x² - a²) or √(x² + a²), the resulting integral will involve a `log` term.

  • If the expression is of the form √(a² - x²), where the variable term (x²) is being subtracted from the constant term (a²), the resulting integral will involve a `sin⁻¹` term.

7. How does mastering the concepts in Chapter 7 Integrals apply to other areas of study?

The concepts of integration are fundamental and have wide-ranging applications. The methods learned in this chapter are directly used in:

  • Application of Integrals (Chapter 8): To calculate the area bounded by curves, which often involves integrating expressions similar to those in Exercise 7.7.

  • Physics: To solve problems related to work done, electric fields, centre of mass, and other quantities that require summing up continuous elements.

  • Engineering and Economics: For modelling and solving various real-world problems.