Find the area between the curves y = x and y = x2.
We can see from the figure that the area of the region bounded by the curve y = x and y = x2 and points of intersection are A (1, 1).
Thus,
Area of OBAO = Area (ΔOCA) – Area (OCABO)
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Find the area between the curves y = x and y = x2.
We can see from the figure that the area of the region bounded by the curve y = x and y = x2 and points of intersection are A (1, 1).
Thus,
Area of OBAO = Area (ΔOCA) – Area (OCABO)
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