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The value of the integral ∫−60∣x+3∣ dx\int_{-6}^{0} |x+3|\,dx is

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 3

The expression changes sign at x=−3x = -3, which is the midpoint of [−6,0][-6,0], so the two triangular areas are equal. Each equals 12(3)(3)=4.5\frac{1}{2}(3)(3) = 4.5, and the total is 9.

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