Evaluate \(\int_{1}^{2} (2 + 2x - 3x^{2}) \mathrm {d} x\).

FURTHER MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2008

Evaluate \(\int_{1}^{2} (2 + 2x - 3x^{2}) \mathrm {d} x\).

  • A. -2
  • B. 2
  • C. 8
  • D. 10

Correct Answer: A. -2

Explanation

\(\int_{1}^{2} (2 + 2x - 3x^{2}) \mathrm {d} x\)

= \((2x + x^{2} - x^{3})|_{1}^{2}\)

= \((2(2) + 2^{2} - 2^{3}) - (2(1) + 1^{2} - 1^{3})\)

= \(0 - 2 = -2\)



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