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OpenStudy (babyslapmafro):

Please help me find the following definite integral (click to see).

OpenStudy (babyslapmafro):

\[\int\limits_{-1}^{2}|2x-3|dx\]

OpenStudy (babyslapmafro):

What should I be aware of when finding the definite integral of an absolute value?

OpenStudy (slaaibak):

sketch it

OpenStudy (tkhunny):

You should be aware that you cannot do it. 2x - 3 > 0 2x > 3 x > 2/3 Divide your integral at x = 2/3 and do it in pieces.

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