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$$
\int_{-1}^{1}\left[\sqrt{1+x+x^{2}}-\sqrt{1-x+x^{2}}\right] d x=
$$
MathematicsDefinite IntegrationMHT CETMHT CET 2020 (14 Oct Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 2
  • B 5
  • C 1
  • D 0
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2213 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 0
Given I $=\int_{-1}^{1}\left(\sqrt{1+x+x^{2}}-\sqrt{1-x+x^{2}}\right) d x$
Let $f(x)=\sqrt{1+x+x^{2}}-\sqrt{1-x+x^{2}}$
$\therefore f(-x)=\sqrt{1-x+x^{2}}-\sqrt{1+x+x^{2}}=-\left(\sqrt{1+x+x^{2}}-\sqrt{1-x-x^{2}}\right)=-f(x)$
$\therefore I=0$

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