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∫ from 0 to 2 (x² - 2x) dx =

A-4/3 (= 8/3 - 4)
B-2
C4/3
D0
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. -4/3 (= 8/3 - 4)
∫₀² (x² - 2x) dx = [x³/3 - x²]₀² = 8/3 - 4 - 0 = 8/3 - 12/3 = -4/3. Negative because curve dips below x-axis on (0, 2).
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