Answered the equation, not the question

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mathematicsLet $\int x^{3} \sin x \, dx = g(x) + C$ , where $C$ is the constant of integration. If $8 \left(g \left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right) + g' \left(\fra…
mathematicsLet $f(x) + 2f\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) = x^2 + 5$ and $2g(x) - 3g\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = x$ , $x > 0$ . If $\alpha = \int_{1}^{2} f(x) \, d…
mathematicsThe area of the region enclosed by the parabola $\text{y} = 4\text{x} - \text{x}^2$ and $3\text{y} = (\text{x} - 4)^2$ is equal to
mathematicsEight persons are to be transported from city A to city B in three cars of different makes. If each car can accommodate at most three person…
mathematicsThe area of the region $\left\{(\mathrm{x}, \mathrm{y}): \mathrm{x}^{2} \leq \mathrm{y} \leq 8-\mathrm{x}^{2}, \mathrm{y} \leq 7\right\} \te…
physicsA mass $\mathrm{m}$ is attached to two springs as shown in figure. The spring constants of two springs are $\mathrm{K}_1$ and $\mathrm{K}_2$ …
chemistryStrong reducing and oxidizing agents among the following, respectively, are