Evaluating Integrals: ∫_(-4)^1[f(x)]dx = (-125)/6

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The evaluation of the definite integral ∫_(-4)^1[f(x)]dx, where f(x) = x^2 + 3x - 4, results in (-125)/6. The antiderivative F(x) is calculated as F(x) = x^3/3 + (3/2)x^2 - 4x + C. The computation involves substituting the limits of integration and simplifying the expression, confirming the correctness of the result. The constant of integration (C) is omitted in definite integrals, affirming the final answer.

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Can anyone tell me if this is correct?
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∫1 at top and -4 on bottom of symbol [1^3/3+3 1^2/2-(4 x 1)+C] - [〖-4〗^3/3+〖3x(-4)〗^2/2-(4 x-4)+C]
If f(x) = x^2+3x-4, then F(x) = x^3/3+3 x^2/2-4x+C
∫_(-4)^1[1^3/3+3 1^2/2-(4 x 1)+C] - [〖-4〗^3/3+〖3x(-4)〗^2/2-(4 x-4)+C]
[1/3+3/2-4+C] - [-64/3+24+16+C]
[11/6-4+C] - [64/3-40+C]
11/6-4+C +64/3-40-C
= 139/6-44
= 139/6-(-264)/6
= (-125)/6
 
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Hi Noah. :D

It's correct. As with any definite integral, you may leave out the constant of integration (C).
 
thank you
 

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