Evaluate the integrals in Exercises 39–56.
39. ∫(from -3 to -2)dx/x

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Identify the integral to be evaluated: \(\int_{-3}^{-2} \frac{1}{x} \, dx\).

Recognize that the integrand \(\frac{1}{x}\) is a standard function whose antiderivative is \(\ln|x|\).

Write the antiderivative: \(F(x) = \ln|x| + C\).

Apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus by evaluating \(F(x)\) at the upper and lower limits: compute \(F(-2) - F(-3)\).

Express the definite integral as \(\ln|-2| - \ln|-3|\) and simplify using logarithm properties if needed.

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