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Evaluate (int^{1}_{-1}(2x + 1)^2 mathrm d x)

Evaluate (int^{1}_{-1}(2x + 1)^2 mathrm d x)

  • A.
    3(frac{2}{3})
  • B.
    4
  • C.
    4(frac{1}{3})
  • D.
    4(frac{2}{3})
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

(int^{1}_{-1}(2x + 1)^2 mathrm d x)
= (int^{1}_{-1}(4x^2 + 4x + 1) mathrm d x)
= (int^{1}_{-1})[(frac{4x^3}{3} + 2x^2 + c])
= [(frac{4}{3}) + 3 + c] – [4 + (frac{1}{3}) + c]
= (frac{8}{3}) + 3 + -1 – C
= (frac{8}{3}) + 2
= (frac{14}{3})
= (4 frac{2}{3})