Evaluate the integral by interpreting it in terms of areas. In other words, draw a picture of the region the integral represents, and find the area using high school geometry.

integrate[0.2] absolute value of (2x-9)dx I get 14 no matter how I do it, but is wrong. help please

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Evaluate the integral by interpreting it in terms of areas. In other words, draw a picture of the region the integral represents, and find the area using high school geometry. 

integrate[0.2] absolute value of (2x-9)dx   I get 14 no matter how I do it, but is wrong. help please

anonymous · Answer

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=int_0%5E2+%7C2x-9%7C

anonymous · Answer

so should it be 16?

anonymous · Answer

no 14 is fine.

anonymous · Answer

14 is incorrect

anonymous · Answer

no it is not :P

anonymous · Answer

did you check the link I have posted above?

anonymous · Answer

yessir. But does not give me a correct when entered in my homework site

anonymous · Answer

this question is not as important as another I have....thanks for reassurance that I am prob right

anonymous · Answer

You should get to your administration then and forward them to that issue. As you have already said it yourself "I get 14, no matter how I do it". You can also use the described high school geometry and you will also obtain the answer 14.

anonymous · Answer

You're welcome :)