$\int\limits_{-1}^{1} e^{|x|} dx = $
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
$I = \int\limits_{-1}^{1} e^{|x|} dx = ?$
so $e^{|x|}$ is a symmetric function (even function)
⇒ $I = 2 \int\limits_0^1 e^x ~dx$ for x > 0 ⇒ $e^{|x|} = e^y$
⇒ $I = 2 \int\limits_0^1 e^x ~dx$
= $2[e^x]_0^1$
= 2[e1 - 1]
= 2e - 2