JEE Main20266 April 2026Evening ShiftMathematicsDefinite IntegrationActual
The value of the integral _ -1 ¹ ( x^3 + |x| + 1 x^2 + 2|x| + 1 ) dx is equal to :
Options
- A3 _e 2
- B2 _e 2
- C5 _e 3
- D3 _e 3
Correct answer
B. 2 _e 2
Step-by-step solution
Let I = _ -1 ¹ ( x^3 + |x| + 1 x^2 + 2|x| + 1 ) dx We can split the integral into two parts: I = _ -1 ¹ x^3 x^2 + 2|x| + 1 dx + _ -1 ¹ |x| + 1 x^2 + 2|x| + 1 dx The first integrand f(x) = x^3 x^2 + 2|x| + 1 is an odd function since f(-x) = -f(x) . Therefore, its integral over the symmetric interval [-1, 1] is zero. The second integrand g(x) = |x| + 1 x^2 + 2|x| + 1 is an even function since g(-x) = g(x) . Therefore, its integral over [-1, 1] is twice the integral over [0, 1] . I = 0 + 2 ₀¹ x + 1 x^2 + 2x + 1 dx I =