NDA2015MathematicsDefinite IntegrationActual
_ -1 ^1 x | x | dx is equal to
Options
- A0
- B2/3
- C2
- D-1
Correct answer
A. 0
Step-by-step solution
aligned & _ -1 ^1 x|x| d x & = _ -1 ^0 x|x| d x+ ₀^1 x|x| d x & = _ -1 ^0 x(-x) d x+ ₀^1 x x d x & =- _ -1 ^0 x^2 d x+ ₀^1 x^2 d x & =- [ x^3 3 ]_ -1 ^0+ [ x^3 3 ]₀^1 & =- [0- (-1)^3 3 ]+ 1 3 [(1)^3-(0)^3 ] & =- 1 3 + 1 3 =0 aligned