To find the curve we integrate the given dy/dx = 3x^2 - 2x.
Int [ 3x^2 - 2x dx ]
=> 3*x^3 / 3 - 2x^2 / 2 + C
=> x^3 - x^2 + C
As the curve passes through (2 , 5)
5 = 2^3 - 2^2 + C
=> 5 = 8 - 4 + C
=> C = 1
The required curve is y = x^3 - x^2 + 1
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