Daily Problem, November 8, 2026: Integrals

The problem

Evaluate the integral of −x + 6 from x = 1 to x = 4.

Answer

Answer: 21/2

Worked solution

  1. Antiderivative: F(x) = −1/2x2 + 6x.
  2. F(4) = 16 and F(1) = 5.5.
  3. F(4) − F(1) = 21/2

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