Last updated: October 22, 2026 · Written by the Math Made Easy math teachers

These 20 problems cover AP Calculus AB Unit 6: Riemann sums, definite integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, antiderivatives, u-substitution and accumulation functions. Early problems build the basic techniques; later ones mix several ideas.
The last six problems are multi-step: a midpoint estimate of distance, displacement versus distance, and an accumulation function analyzed with the second derivative.
Standards: AP Calculus AB Unit 6 · Level: Grade 12 AP Calculus AB
Problem 1 Left and right Riemann sums ★★★
Use four subintervals of equal width to find the left and right Riemann sums for f(x) = x2 + 3 on [1, 3].
Problem 2 Trapezoidal sum from a table ★★★
Water flows into a pond at rate r(t) gallons per minute. Use a trapezoidal sum with four subintervals to estimate the water gained from t = 0 to 8 minutes.
| t (min) | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| r(t) | 5 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 4 |
Problem 3 Antiderivative of a polynomial ★★★
Find ∫ (6x2 − 4x + 7) dx.
Problem 4 Antiderivative with ln and exponential ★★★
Find ∫ (3x + ex − sin x) dx.
Problem 5 Meaning of a definite integral ★★★
A food truck sells burritos at a rate of s(t) burritos per hour, t hours after opening, and ∫26 s(t) dt = 148. Explain what the number 148 means.
Problem 6 Evaluating with the Fundamental Theorem ★★★
Evaluate ∫14 3√x dx.
Problem 7 Trigonometric definite integral ★★★
Evaluate ∫0π (2 cos x + 1) dx.
Problem 8 Properties of definite integrals ★★★
Suppose ∫05 f(x) dx = 12 and ∫02 f(x) dx = −3. Find
- ∫25 f(x) dx
- ∫50 f(x) dx
- ∫05 (4f(x) − 2) dx
Problem 9 Substitution with a power ★★★
Find ∫ 2x(x2 + 5)4 dx.
Problem 10 Substitution with an exponential ★★★
Find ∫ x2ex3 dx.
Problem 11 Definite integral with substitution ★★★
Evaluate ∫0√7 x√(x2 + 9) dx.
Problem 12 Derivative of an accumulation function ★★★
Let G(x) = ∫1x √(t3 + 8) dt. Find G(1) and G′(2).
Problem 13 Chain rule with an integral ★★★
Let H(x) = ∫1x2 (3t + 1) dt. Find H′(x) and H′(2).
Problem 14 Accumulation from a graph ★★★
The graph of f is made of line segments. Let g(x) = ∫0x f(t) dt. Find g(2), g(4), g(6), and the x-value where g is largest.
Problem 15 Integrating after long division ★★★
Find ∫ x2 + 5x + 7x + 1 dx.
Problem 16 Completing the square ★★★
Find ∫ 1x2 + 6x + 13 dx.
Problem 17 Logarithm substitution ★★★
Evaluate ∫1e2 ln xx dx.
Problem 18 Distance from a speed table ★★★
A cyclist’s speed v(t), in miles per hour, is recorded every 2 hours. Use a midpoint sum with three subintervals of equal width to estimate the distance traveled from t = 0 to 12 hours.
| t (h) | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| v(t) | 0 | 18 | 32 | 40 | 44 | 45 | 43 |
Problem 19 Displacement and distance ★★★
A particle on a line has velocity v(t) = 3t2 − 12t + 9 for 0 ≤ t ≤ 4. Find its displacement and the total distance traveled.
Problem 20 Analyzing an accumulation function ★★★
Let f(x) = (x − 1)(x − 3) and g(x) = ∫0x f(t) dt. Find the critical points of g, classify them with the second derivative, and find g at each.
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