Integrate f′′(x): Given f′′(x)=x−2+x3+2, we need to integrate to find f′(x). Integrate f′′(x) to get f′(x): ∫(x−2+x3+2)dx=−x−1+41x4+2x+C, where C is the constant of integration.
Find C: We know f′(1)=41. Plug x=1 into f′(x) to find C.−1+41+2+C=41.
Solve for C: Solve for C: C=41−2+1=−43+1=41.
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