Definite Integration Question 78
Question: The value of $ \int _{0}^{8}{|x-5|dx} $ is
[UPSEAT 2003]
Options:
A) 17
B) 12
C) 9
D) 18
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ I=\int_0^{8}{|x-5|dx=\int_0^{5}{-(x-5)dx+\int_5^{8}{(x-5)dx=17}}} $ .