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The value of ∫−23∣x−1∣ dx\int_{-2}^{3} |x-1|\, dx is

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 3

Split at x=1x=1 where the modulus changes sign. ∫−21(1−x)dx=92\int_{-2}^{1}(1-x)dx=\frac92 and ∫13(x−1)dx=2\int_{1}^{3}(x-1)dx=2. Adding gives 92+2=132\frac92+2=\frac{13}{2}.

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