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Using odd symmetry as a shortcut, what is the integral of x^3 on [-2, 2]?

A-8
B8
C16
D0
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 0
x^3 is an odd function, so its integral over a symmetric interval about zero cancels to 0.
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