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The integral you provided is:

\[
\int_{0}^{1} \frac{3x^3 - x^2 + 2x - 4}{\sqrt{x^2 - 3x + 2}} \, dx
\]

Let me first simplify the integrand by factoring the expression inside the square root:

\[
x^2 - 3x + 2 = (x - 1)(x - 2)
\]

Thus, the integral becomes:

\[
\int_{0}^{1} \frac{3x^3 - x^2 + 2x - 4}{\sqrt{(x - 1)(x - 2)}} \, dx
\]

At \(x = 0\), \(\sqrt{(x-1)(x-2)} = \sqrt{2}\), and at \(x = 1\), the denominator goes to zero, which indicates that the integral may have a singularity at \(x = 1\).

Next steps involve resolving whether the singularity can be handled and then applying appropriate integration techniques (possibly partial fractions, substitution, or numerical methods).

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**Tip**: When dealing with square roots and singularities in definite integrals, it's helpful to check if the function can be simplified or if the limits of integration need adjustment.

Evaluate the integral \( \int_{0}^{1} \frac{3x^3 - x^2 + 2x - 4}{\sqrt{x^2 - 3x + 2}} \, dx \)

This integral involves simplifying the quadratic expression under a square root, handling potential singularities at the limits of integration, and applying advanced calculus techniques. Suitable for students in undergraduate calculus courses.

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