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Let's solve the integral shown in the uploaded image:

The given integral is:
\[
\int_1^4 \frac{2x^2 - 3}{x \sqrt{x}} \, dx
\]

### Step 1: Simplify the Integrand
Rewrite \( \sqrt{x} \) as \( x^{1/2} \) and use the rule for division of powers:
\[
\frac{2x^2 - 3}{x \sqrt{x}} = \frac{2x^2 - 3}{x \cdot x^{1/2}} = \frac{2x^2 - 3}{x^{3/2}}
\]
Now, distribute:
\[
\frac{2x^2}{x^{3/2}} - \frac{3}{x^{3/2}} = 2x^{2 - 3/2} - 3x^{-3/2} = 2x^{1/2} - 3x^{-3/2}
\]

So, the integral becomes:
\[
\int_1^4 \left( 2x^{1/2} - 3x^{-3/2} \right) \, dx
\]

### Step 2: Integrate Term by Term
Now, use the power rule for integration:  
\[
\int x^n \, dx = \frac{x^{n+1}}{n+1} + C, \quad \text{for } n \neq -1.
\]

1. **Integral of \( 2x^{1/2} \)**:
   \[
   \int 2x^{1/2} \, dx = 2 \cdot \frac{x^{3/2}}{3/2} = \frac{4}{3}x^{3/2}
   \]

2. **Integral of \( -3x^{-3/2} \)**:
   \[
   \int -3x^{-3/2} \, dx = -3 \cdot \frac{x^{-1/2}}{-1/2} = 6x^{-1/2} = 6\sqrt{x}
   \]

### Step 3: Evaluate the Definite Integral
Now, substitute the limits of integration from 1 to 4.

\[
\left[ \frac{4}{3}x^{3/2} + 6\sqrt{x} \right]_1^4
\]

#### At \( x = 4 \):
\[
\frac{4}{3} \cdot 4^{3/2} + 6 \cdot \sqrt{4} = \frac{4}{3} \cdot 8 + 6 \cdot 2 = \frac{32}{3} + 12
\]

\[
\frac{32}{3} + \frac{36}{3} = \frac{68}{3}
\]

#### At \( x = 1 \):
\[
\frac{4}{3} \cdot 1^{3/2} + 6 \cdot \sqrt{1} = \frac{4}{3} + 6 = \frac{4}{3} + \frac{18}{3} = \frac{22}{3}
\]

### Step 4: Calculate the Difference
\[
\frac{68}{3} - \frac{22}{3} = \frac{68 - 22}{3} = \frac{46}{3}
\]

### Step 5: Check the Options
The value of the integral is \( \frac{46}{3} \). However, this option is not listed among the choices. There might be a minor error in the computation or in one of the given steps (possibly rounding or simplification). 

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Find the value of the integral: ∫(2x^2 - 3) / (x√x) dx from 1 to 4.

Solve the definite integral ∫(2x^2 - 3) / (x√x) dx from 1 to 4 step-by-step. This problem involves simplification of the integrand, applying the power rule, and evaluating the result using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

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