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MTH 102 MTH 102 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Find ∫(4x³+3x-1)dx
Options
A 12x²+3
B x&sup4; + (3/2)x² - x
Correct Answer
C x&sup4; + (3/2)x² + x
D (1/4)x&sup4; + (1/2)x²
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

To integrate a polynomial, apply the power rule for integration term by term: ∫x&supn; dx = x&supn;¹/(n+1) + C.
  • ∫4x³ dx = 4 * (x³¹/(3+1)) = 4 * (x&sup4;/4) = x&sup4;
  • ∫3x dx = 3 * (x¹¹/(1+1)) = 3 * (x²/2) = (3/2)x²
  • ∫-1 dx = -x
Combining these terms, the indefinite integral is x&sup4; + (3/2)x² - x + C. Option B matches this result (without the arbitrary constant C, which is common in multiple-choice questions).

Hint

Apply the power rule for integration: ∫ax&supn; dx = a * x&supn;¹/(n+1) for n ≠ -1.

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