Question
Mathematics Question on Area under Simple Curves
Let A be the area bounded by the curve y=x∣x−3∣, the x-axis and the ordinates x=−1 and x=2 Then 12A is equal to _____
Answer
The correct answer is 62.
A=−1∫0(x2−3x)dx+0∫2(3x−x2)dx
⇒A=3x3−23x2∣∣−10+23x2−3x3∣∣02
⇒A=611+310=631
∴12A=62