Evaluate the Definite Integral of the Algebraic Function $\int _ { 3 } ^ { 8 } \left( u ^ { \frac { 6 } { 5 } } - u ^ { \frac { 5 } { 6 } } \right) d u$

question 49

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the definite integral of the algebraic function. $\int _ { 3 } ^ { 8 } \left( u ^ { \frac { 6 } { 5 } } - u ^ { \frac { 5 } { 6 } } \right) d u$ Use a graphing utility to verify your results.

• A)18.4007
• B)29.6329
• C)59.5941
• D)38.9974
• E)48.0336

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