SOLUTION: Use the Fundamental Theorem to evaluate the integral from 0 to 3 of the quantity x cubed minus 6 times x, dx. (Your answer must include the antiderivative.) Use a graph of the

Question 1029355: Use the Fundamental Theorem to evaluate the integral from 0 to 3 of the quantity x cubed minus 6 times x, dx.
(Your answer must include the antiderivative.)
Use a graph of the function to explain the geometric meaning of the value of the integral.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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The integral is equal to the area of the curve, below the x-axis is negative, above the x-axis is positive.
Since more area is below the x-axis, the total area is negative.

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