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By using the properties of definite integrals, evaluate the integral 55|x+2|dx

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Let I=55|x+2|dx
It can be seen that (x+2)0 on [5,2] and (x+2)0 on [2,5].
I=25(x+2)dx+52(x+2)dx
=[x22+2x]25+[x22+2x]52
=[(2)22+2(2)(5)222(5)]+[(5)22+2(5)(2)222(2)]
=[24252+10]+[252+102+4]
=2+4+25210+252+102+4=29

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