Find the change in potential energy of the system

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To find the potential energy function U(x) associated with the conservative force F=(-Ax+Bx^2)i N, integrate the force function with respect to x, treating A and B as constants. The relationship U(x) = ∫ F(x) dx allows for the calculation of U(x) from x=0 to x. For part b, the change in potential energy as the particle moves from x=2.00m to x=3.00m can be determined by evaluating U(3) - U(2). Additionally, the change in kinetic energy can be found using the work-energy principle, which states that the work done by the force equals the change in kinetic energy. Properly applying these principles will yield the desired results for both potential and kinetic energy changes.
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I'm having a had time with this problem because it is using A's and B's instead of real numbers:

A single conservative force acting on a particle varies as F=(-Ax+Bx^2)i N, where A and B are constants and x is in meters. a)calculate the potential energy function U(x) associated with this force, taking U=0 at x=0. b) Find the change in potential energy of the system and the change in kinetic energy of the particle as it moves from x=2.00m to x=3.00m

Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
 
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All you need is the relationship between the force function F(x) and the energy function U(x) given by
U(x) = \int_{x_1}^{x_2} F(x) \ dx

Remember A and B are constants, so treat them as such while integrating. (They won't disappear).
 
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