444 Chapter 7 Applications of Integration

7.1 Area of a Region Between Two Curves

Find the area of a region between two curves using integration.
Find the area of a region between intersecting curves using integration.
Describe integration as an accumulation process.

Area of a Region Between Two Curves

y With a few modifications, you can extend the application of definite integrals from the
g
area of a region under a curve to the area of a region between two curves. Consider two
Region functions f and g that are continuous on the interval [a, b]. Also, the graphs of both
between
two f and g lie above the x-axis, and the graph of g lies below the graph of f, as shown in
curves Figure 7.1. You can geometrically interpret the area of the region between the graphs as
f the area of the region under the graph of g subtracted from the area of the region under
the graph of f, as shown in Figure 7.2.
x
x=a x=b y y y

Figure 7.1 g g g

f f f

x x x
a b a b a b

Area of region Area of region Area of region

= −
between f and g under f under g

∫ a
b
[ f (x) − g(x)] dx = ∫b

a
f (x) dx − ∫ b

a
g(x) dx

Figure 7.2

To verify the reasonableness of the result Representative rectangle

shown in Figure 7.2, you can partition the interval Height: f(xi) − g(xi)
[a, b] into n subintervals, each of width ∆x. Then, y Width: Δ x
Δx g
as shown in Figure 7.3, sketch a representative
rectangle of width ∆x and height f (xi) − g(xi),
where xi is in the ith subinterval. The area of this
representative rectangle is f(xi)
f
∆Ai = (height)(width) = [ f (xi) − g(xi)] ∆x.
g(xi)
By adding the areas of the n rectangles and taking x
the limit as (∆( → 0 (n → ∞), you obtain a xi b

REMARK Recall from n Figure 7.3

Section 4.3 that (∆( is the norm lim
n→ ∞ i=1∑ [ f (xi) − g(xi)] ∆x.
of the partition. In a regular
partition, the statements (∆( → 0 Because f and g are continuous on [a, b], f − g is also continuous on [a, b] and the
and n → ∞ are equivalent. limit exists. So, the area of the region is
n

∞ ∑
Area = lim [ f (x ) − g(x )] ∆x
i i
n→

∫
i=1
b
= [ f (x) − g(x)] dx.
a

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Area of a Region Between Two Curves

If f and g are continuous on [a, b] and g(x) ≤ f (x) for all x in [a, b], then
the area of the region bounded by the graphs of f and g and the vertical lines
x = a and x = b is

A= ∫ a
b
[ f (x) − g(x)] dx.

In Figure 7.1, the graphs of f and g are shown above the x-axis. This, however,
is not necessary. The same integrand [ f (x) − g(x)] can be used as long as f and g
are continuous and g(x) ≤ f (x) for all x in the interval [a, b]. This is summarized
graphically in Figure 7.4. Notice in Figure 7.4 that the height of a representative
rectangle is f (x) − g(x) regardless of the relative position of the x-axis.

y y

a b x
(x, f(x))
(x, f(x))
f
f
f(x) − g(x) g
a b f(x) − g(x) g
x

(x, g(x))
(x, g(x))

Figure 7.4

Representative rectangles are used throughout this chapter in various applications

of integration. A vertical rectangle (of width ∆x) implies integration with respect to x,
whereas a horizontal rectangle (of width ∆y) implies integration with respect to y.

Finding the Area of a Region Between Two Curves

Find the area of the region bounded by the graphs of y = x2 + 2, y = −x, x = 0, and
x = 1.
Solution Let g(x) = −x and f (x) = x2 + 2. Then g(x) ≤ f (x) for all x in [0, 1], as
shown in Figure 7.5. So, the area of the representative rectangle is
y
∆A = [ f (x) − g(x)] ∆x
f(x) = x 2 + 2
3 = [(x2 + 2) − (−x)] ∆x
(x, f(x))
and the area of the region is

1
A= ∫ b
[ f (x) − g(x)] dx

∫
a
1

x = [(x2 + 2) − (−x)] dx
−1 1 2 3 0

[ x3 + x2 + 2x]
3 2 1
−1
(x, g(x)) =
0
g(x) = − x 1 1
= + +2
Region bounded by the graph of f, the
3 2
graph of g, x = 0, and x = 1 17
= .
Figure 7.5 6

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Area of a Region Between Intersecting Curves

In Example 1, the graphs of f (x) = x2 + 2 and g(x) = −x do not intersect, and the values
of a and b are given explicitly. A more common problem involves the area of a region
bounded by two intersecting graphs, where the values of a and b must be calculated.

A Region Lying Between Two Intersecting Graphs

Find the area of the region bounded by the graphs of f (x) = 2 − x2 and g(x) = x.
y
Solution In Figure 7.6, notice that the graphs of f and g have two points of
intersection. To find the x-coordinates of these points, set f (x) and g(x) equal to each
g(x) = x other and solve for x.
(x, f(x))
2 − x2 = x Set f (x) equal to g(x).
1 −x2 − x + 2 = 0 Write in general form.
− (x + 2)(x − 1) = 0 Factor.
x x = −2 or 1 Solve for x.
−2 −1 1
So, a = −2 and b = 1. Because g(x) ≤ f (x) for all x in the interval [−2, 1], the
f(x) = 2 − x 2
−1 representative rectangle has an area of
(x, g(x))
∆A = [ f (x) − g(x)] ∆x = [(2 − x2) − x] ∆x
−2 and the area of the region is

Region bounded by the graph of f and

the graph of g
A= ∫−2
1
[(2 − x2) − x] dx

[ x3 x2
]
1
Figure 7.6 = − − + 2x
3 2 −2
9
= .
2

A Region Lying Between Two Intersecting Graphs

The sine and cosine curves intersect infinitely many times, bounding regions of equal
areas, as shown in Figure 7.7. Find the area of one of these regions.
y
Solution Let g(x) = cos x and f (x) = sin x. Then g(x) ≤ f (x) for all x in the interval
g(x) = cos x corresponding to the shaded region in Figure 7.7. To find the two points of intersection
1 on this interval, set f (x) and g(x) equal to each other and solve for x.
(x, f(x))
sin x = cos x Set f (x) equal to g(x).
sin x
x =1 Divide each side by cos x.
π π 3π cos x
2 2
tan x = 1 Trigonometric identity
−1 (x, g(x))
π 5π
f(x) = sin x x = or , 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π Solve for x.
4 4
One of the regions bounded by the So, a = π/4 and b = 5π/4. Because sin x ≥ cos x for all x in the interval [π/4, 5π/4],
graphs of the sine and cosine functions the area of the region is

∫
Figure 7.7
5π/4
A= [sin x − cos x] dx
π/4

[ ]
5π/4
= −cos x − sin x
π/4

= 2√2.

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To find the area of the region between two curves that intersect at more than two
points, first determine all points of intersection. Then check to see which curve is above
the other in each interval determined by these points, as shown in Example 4.

Curves That Intersect at More than Two Points

See LarsonCalculus.com for an interactive version of this type of example.

Find the area of the region between the graphs of

f (x) = 3x3 − x2 − 10x and g(x) = −x2 + 2x.
g(x) ≤ f(x) f(x) ≤ g(x) Solution Begin by setting f (x) and g(x) equal to each other and solving for x. This
y yields the x-values at all points of intersection of the two graphs.
6 3x3 − x2 − 10x = −x2 + 2x Set f (x) equal to g(x).
4 3x3 − 12x = 0 Write in general form.
(0, 0) 3x(x − 2)(x + 2) = 0 Factor.
(2, 0)
x x = −2, 0, 2 Solve for x.
−1 1
So, the two graphs intersect when x = −2, 0, and 2. In Figure 7.8, notice that
−4 g(x) ≤ f (x) on the interval [−2, 0]. The two graphs switch at the origin, however, and
−6
f (x) ≤ g(x) on the interval [0, 2]. So, you need two integrals—one for the interval
[−2, 0] and one for the interval [0, 2].

∫ ∫
(− 2, − 8) − 8
0 2
g(x) = − x 2 + 2x
− 10 A= [ f (x) − g(x)] dx + [g(x) − f (x)] dx

∫ ∫
−2 0
f(x) = 3x 3 − x2 − 10x 0 2
= (3x3 − 12x) dx + (−3x3 + 12x) dx
On [−2, 0], g(x) ≤ f (x), and on [0, 2], −2 0
f (x) ≤ g(x).
[ 3x4 ] [ −3x ]
4 0 4 2
Figure 7.8 = − 6x2 + + 6x2
−2 4 0
= − (12 − 24) + (−12 + 24)
= 24

REMARK In Example 4, notice that you obtain an incorrect result when you
integrate from −2 to 2. Such integration produces

∫−2
2
[ f (x) − g(x)] dx = ∫
−2
2
(3x3 − 12x) dx.

= 0.

When the graph of a function of y is a boundary of a region, it is often convenient

to use representative rectangles that are horizontal and find the area by integrating with
respect to y. In general, to determine the area between two curves, you can use

A= ∫x1
x2
[(top curve) − (bottom curve)] dx Vertical rectangles

in variable x

or

A= ∫y1
y2
[(right curve) − (left curve)] dy Horizontal rectangles

in variable y

where (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are either adjacent points of intersection of the two curves
involved or points on the specified boundary lines.

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Horizontal Representative Rectangles

Find the area of the region bounded by the graphs of x = 3 − y2 and x = y + 1.
Solution Consider
g( y) = 3 − y2 and f ( y) = y + 1.
These two curves intersect when y = −2 and y = 1, as shown in Figure 7.9. Because
f ( y) ≤ g( y) on this interval, you have
∆A = [g( y) − f ( y)] ∆y = [(3 − y2) − ( y + 1)] ∆y.
So, the area is

A= ∫ −2
1
[(3 − y2) − ( y + 1)] dy

= ∫ 1

−2
(−y2 − y + 2) dy

[ −y3 − y2 + 2y]
3 2 1
=
−2

= (− − + 2) − ( − 2 − 4)
1 1 8
3 2 3
9
= .
2

y f(y) = y + 1 y=x−1
y
(2, 1)
1 (2, 1)
1 y= 3−x

x
x
−1 1 2
−1 1
Δy
−1
−1 Δx

g(y) = 3 − y2
−2 Δx
−2 y=− 3−x
(− 1, − 2) (− 1, − 2)
Horizontal rectangles (integration Vertical rectangles (integration with
with respect to y) respect to x)
Figure 7.9 Figure 7.10

In Example 5, notice that by integrating with respect to y, you need only one
integral. To integrate with respect to x, you would need two integrals because the upper
boundary changes at x = 2, as shown in Figure 7.10.

A= ∫ −1
2
[(x − 1) + √3 − x ] dx + ∫(
3

2
√3 − x + √3 − x) dx

= ∫ 2

−1
[x − 1 + (3 − x)1/2] dx + 2 ∫ 3

2
(3 − x)1/2 dx

[ 2 − x − (3 −3/2x) ] − 2[ (3 −3/2x) ]
x2 3/2 2 3/2 3
=
−1 2

= (2 − 2 − ) − ( + 1 − ) − 2(0) + 2( )
2 1 16 2
3 2 3 3
9
=
2

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Integration as an Accumulation Process

In this section, the integration formula for the area between two curves was developed
by using a rectangle as the representative element. For each new application of integration
in the remaining sections of this chapter, an appropriate representative element will be
constructed using precalculus formulas you already know. Each integration formula
will then be obtained by summing or accumulating these representative elements.

Known precalculus Representative New integration

formula element formula

For example, the area formula in this section was developed as follows.

A = (height)(width) ∆A = [ f (x) − g(x)] ∆x A= ∫a

b
[ f (x) − g(x)] dx

Integration as an Accumulation Process

Find the area of the region bounded by the graph of y = 4 − x2 and the x-axis. Describe
the integration as an accumulation process.
Solution The area of the region is

A= ∫−2
2
(4 − x2) dx.

You can think of the integration as an accumulation of the areas of the rectangles formed
as the representative rectangle slides from x = −2 to x = 2, as shown in Figure 7.11.

y y y

5 5 5

3 3 3
2 2 2
1 1 1
x x x
−3 −2 −1 1 2 3 −3 −2 −1 1 2 3 −3 −2 −1 1 2 3
−1 −1 −1

A= ∫ −2

−2
(4 − x2) dx = 0 A= ∫ −1

−2
(4 − x2) dx =
5
3
A= ∫−2
0
(4 − x2) dx =
16
3

y y

5 5

3 3
2 2
1 1
x x
−3 −2 −1 1 2 3 −3 −2 −1 1 2 3
−1 −1

A= ∫ 1

−2
(4 − x2) dx = 9 A= ∫ 2

−2
(4 − x2) dx =
32
3
Figure 7.11

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450 Chapter 7 Applications of Integration

7.1 Exercises See CalcChat.com for tutorial help and worked-out solutions to odd-numbered exercises.

Finding a Region In Exercises 11–14, the

C ON CEP T C HECK integrand of the definite integral is a difference of
1. Area What is the geometric interpretation of the area of two functions. Sketch the graph of each function
the region between two curves? and shade the region whose area is represented by
the integral.
2. Area Describe how to find the area of the region bounded
by the graphs of f (x) and g(x) and the vertical lines x = a
and x = b, where f and g do not intersect on [a, b]. 11. ∫[
4
(x + 1) −
x
2]dx 12. ∫ [(
3
x3
3
−x −)x
3
dx ]
∫ ∫(
0 2
1 4
3. Area Between Intersecting Curves Explain why
it is important to determine all points of intersection of 13. [(2 − y) − y2] dy 14. 2√y − y) dy
−2 0
two curves when finding the area of the region between
the curves. Finding the Area of a Region In Exercises
4. Sketching a Region Sketch a region for which 15–28, sketch the region bounded by the graphs of
integration with respect to y is easier than integration with the equations and find the area of the region.
respect to x.
15. y = x2 − 1, y = −x + 2, x = 0, x=1
16. y = −x + 2,3
y = x − 3, x = −1, x=1
Writing a Definite Integral In Exercises 5–10,
17. f (x) = x2 + 2x, g(x) = x + 2
write a definite integral that represents the area of
the region. (Do not evaluate the integral.) 18. y = −x2 + 3x + 1, y = −x + 1
1
5. y1 = x2 − 6x 6. y1 = x2 + 2x + 1 19. f (x) = , y = 1, x = 1, x=2
9x2
y2 = 0 y2 = 2x + 5
4
20. f (x) = − 3, y = 0, x = −3, x = −1
y y x
y2 y2 21. f (x) = x5 + 2, g(x) = x + 2
x 8
2 4 8 22. f (x) = √
3 x − 1, g(x) = x − 1
−2 6
y1 23. f ( y) = y2, g(y) = y + 2
−4
24. f ( y) = y(2 − y), g( y) = −y
−6 2
y1 25. f ( y) = y2 + 1, g( y) = 0, y = −1, y=2
−8 x
−2 2 4 y
26. f ( y) = , g( y) = 0,
−4
y=3
7. y1 = x2 − 4x + 3 8. y1 = x2 √16 − y2
y2 = −x2 + 2x + 3 y2 = x3 10
27. f (x) = , x = 0, y = 2, y = 10
y y
x
4
28. g(x) = , y = 4, x=0
y1 2−x
4 y2 1
3 Comparing Methods In Exercises 29 and 30,
y1 find the area of the region by integrating (a) with
1 y2 respect to x and (b) with respect to y. (c) Compare
x x your results. Which method is simpler? In general,
1 2 4 5 1 will this method always be simpler than the other
−1
one? Why or why not?
9. y1 = 3(x3 − x) 10. y1 = (x − 1)3
29. x = 4 − y 2 30. y = x2
y2 = 0 y2 = x − 1
x=y−2 y=6−x
y y
y y
y1
y1 y2
1 1 6 10
4 8
y2 6
x x
1 2 x 4
−1 1
− 6 − 4 −2 4 6

−1 −1 −4 x
−6 − 4 −2 2 4 6
−6 −2

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 7.1 Area of a Region Between Two Curves 451

Finding the Area of a Region In Exercises 31–36, (a) use 51. Finding the Area of a Region Find the area of the
a graphing utility to graph the region bounded by the graphs given region bounded by the graphs of y1, y2, and y3, as shown
of the functions, (b) find the area of the region analytically, in the figure.
and (c) use the integration capabilities of the graphing utility to
verify your results. y1 = x2 + 2, y2 = 4 − x2, y3 = 2 − x
y y
31. f (x) = x(x2 − 3x + 3), g(x) = x2
y1
32. y = x4 − 2x2, y = 2x2 2
33. f (x) = x4 − 4x2, g(x) = x2 − 4 3

34. f (x) = x4 − 9x2, g(x) = x3 − 9x

y1
y2
1 1 y3
35. f (x) = , g(x) = x2 1 y3 y2
1 + x2 2 x
x π π
6x 1 3
36. f (x) = 2 y = 0, 0 ≤ x ≤ 3 4 2
−1
,
x +1
Figure for 51 Figure for 52

Finding the Area of a Region In Exercises

52. Finding the Area of a Region Find the area of the
37–42, sketch the region bounded by the graphs of
given region bounded by the graphs of y1, y2, and y3, as shown
the equations and find the area of the region.
in the figure.
37. f (x) = cos x, g(x) = 2 − cos x, 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π
y1 = sin x, y2 = cos x, y3 = sin x + cos x
π π
38. f (x) = sin x, g(x) = cos 2x, − ≤x≤
2 6 Integration as an Accumulation Process In
π π Exercises 53–56, find the accumulation function F.
39. f (x) = 2 sin x, g(x) = tan x, − ≤ x ≤
3 3 Then evaluate F at each value of the independent
πx πx variable and graphically show the area given by
40. f (x) = sec tan , g(x) = (√2 − 4)x + 4, x=0 each value of the independent variable.
4 4
41. f (x) = xe−x ,
2
y = 0, 0 ≤ x ≤ 1 53. F(x) = ∫(
0
x
1
2 )
t + 1 dt (a) F(0) (b) F(2) (c) F(6)
42. f (x) = −2x, g(x) = 1 − 3x
54. F(x) = ∫(
0
x
1 2
2 )
t + 2 dt (a) F(0) (b) F(4) (c) F(6)

∫
Finding the Area of a Region In Exercises 43 –46, (a) use α
a graphing utility to graph the region bounded by the graphs 55. F(α ) =
−1
cos
πθ
2
dθ (a) F(−1) (b) F(0) (c) F (12)
∫
of the equations, (b) find the area of the region analytically,
y
and (c) use the integration capabilities of the graphing utility
56. F( y) = 4e x/2 dx (a) F(−1) (b) F(0) (c) F(4)
to verify your results. −1

43. f (x) = 2 sin x + sin 2x, y = 0, 0 ≤ x ≤ π Finding the Area of a Figure In Exercises 57–60, use
44. f (x) = 2 sin x + cos 2x, y = 0, 0 < x ≤ π integration to find the area of the figure having the given
vertices.
1 1/x
45. f (x) = e , y = 0, 1 ≤ x ≤ 3
x2 57. (−1, −1), (1, 1), (2, −1)

46. g(x) =
4 ln x
, y = 0, x=5 58. (0, 0), (6, 0), (4, 3)
x
59. (0, 2), (4, 2), (0, −2), (−4, −2)
Finding the Area of a Region In Exercises 47–50, (a) use 60. (0, 0), (1, 2), (3, −2), (1, −3)
a graphing utility to graph the region bounded by the graphs of
the equations, (b) explain why the area of the region is difficult Using a Tangent Line In Exercises 61–64, write and
to find analytically, and (c) use the integration capabilities of evaluate the definite integral that represents the area of the
the graphing utility to approximate the area of the region to region bounded by the graph of the function and the tangent
four decimal places. line to the graph at the given point.

√4 x− x, 61. f (x) = 2x3 − 1, (1, 1)

3
47. y = y = 0, x=3
62. f (x) = x − x3, (−1, 0)
48. y = √x ex, y = 0, x = 0, x=1
49. y = x2, y = 4 cos x
63. f (x) =
1
x2 + 1
, (1, 12)
50. y = x2, y = √3 + x 64. y =
2
1 + 4x2
, (12, 1)

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Dividing a Region In Exercises 71 and 72, find a such that

E X P LORI N G CO N CEPTS the line x = a divides the region bounded by the graphs of the
65. Area Between Curves The graphs of y = 1 − x2 equations into two regions of equal area.
and y = x 4 − 2x2 + 1 intersect at three points. However,
the area between the curves can be found by a single 71. y = x, y = 4, x=0 72. y2 = 4 − x, x=0
integral. Explain why this is so, and write an integral that
Limits and Integrals In Exercises 73 and 74, evaluate
represents this area.
the limit and sketch the graph of the region whose area is
66. Using Symmetry The area of the region bounded represented by the limit.
by the graphs of y = x3 and y = x cannot be found by n
the single integral ∫−1 (x3 − x) dx. Explain why this is
1 i 1
so. Use symmetry to write a single integral that does
73. lim ∑ (x − x ) ∆x, where x = n and ∆x = n
$∆$→0 i=1
i i
2
i

n
represent the area. 4i 4
67. Interpreting Integrals Two cars with velocities
74. lim ∑ (4 − x )∆x, where x = −2 + n and ∆x = n
$∆$→0 i=1
i
2
i

v1(t) and v2(t) (in meters per second) are tested on a

straight track. Consider the following integrals. Revenue In Exercises 75 and 76, two models R1 and R2 are

∫ ∫
given for revenue (in millions of dollars) for a corporation.
5 10
Both models are estimates of revenues from 2020 through
[v1(t) − v2(t)] dt = 10 [v1(t) − v2(t)] dt = 30
0 0 2025, with t = 0 corresponding to 2020. Which model projects

∫ 30 the greater revenue? How much more total revenue does that
[v1(t) − v2(t)] dt = −5 model project over the six-year period?
20
75. R1 = 7.21 + 0.58t
(a) Write a verbal interpretation of each integral.
R2 = 7.21 + 0.45t
(b) Is it possible to determine the distance between the
two cars when t = 5 seconds? Why or why not? 76. R1 = 7.21 + 0.26t + 0.02t 2

(c) Assume both cars start at the same time and place. R2 = 7.21 + 0.1t + 0.01t 2
Which car is ahead when t = 10 seconds? How far
77. Lorenz Curve Economists use Lorenz curves to illustrate
ahead is the car?
the distribution of income in a country. A Lorenz curve,
(d) Suppose Car 1 has velocity v1 and is ahead of Car 2 y = f (x), represents the actual income distribution in the
by 13 meters when t = 20 seconds. How far ahead country. In this model, x represents percents of families in the
or behind is Car 1 when t = 30 seconds? country from the poorest to the wealthiest and y represents
percents of total income. The model y = x represents a
country in which each family has the same income. The area
between these two models, where 0 ≤ x ≤ 100, indicates
68. HOW DO YOU SEE IT? A state legislature a country’s “income inequality.” The table lists percents of
is debating two proposals for eliminating the income y for selected percents of families x in a country.
annual budget deficits after 10 years. The rate
of decrease of the deficits for each proposal is
x 10 20 30 40 50
shown in the figure.
D y 3.35 6.07 9.17 13.39 19.45
(in billions of dollars)

60 Proposal 2
x 60 70 80 90
50
Proposal 1
40
Deficit

y 28.03 39.77 55.28 75.12

30
20
(a) Use a graphing utility to find a quadratic model for the
10 Lorenz curve.
t
2 4 6 8 10 (b) Plot the data and graph the model.
Year (c) Graph the model y = x. How does this model compare
(a) What does the area between the two curves with the model in part (a)?
represent? (d) Use the integration capabilities of a graphing utility to
(b) From the viewpoint of minimizing the cumulative approximate the “income inequality.”
state deficit, which is the better proposal? Explain. 78. Profit The chief financial officer of a company reports
that profits for the past fiscal year were $15.9 million. The
officer predicts that profits for the next 5 years will grow at
Dividing a Region In Exercises 69 and 70, find b such that
a continuous annual rate somewhere between 3 12% and 5%.
the line y = b divides the region bounded by the graphs of the
Estimate the cumulative difference in total profit over the
equations into two regions of equal area.
5 years based on the predicted range of growth rates.
69. y = 9 − x2, y=0 70. y = 9 − x , ∣∣ y=0

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79. Building Design 82. Area Let a > 0 and b > 0. Show that the area of the ellipse
x2 y2
Concrete sections for a new building have the dimensions 2 + 2 = 1 is πab (see figure).
a b
(in meters) and shape shown in the figure.
y
y x2 y2
+ =1
a2 b2
2
(− 5.5, 0)
1 2m b a
x
− 6 −5 −4 −3 −2 −1 1 2 3 x
4 5 6
y=1 5+x y=1 5−x
3 3 (5.5, 0)

(a) Find the area of the True or False? In Exercises 83–86, determine whether the
face of the section statement is true or false. If it is false, explain why or give an
superimposed on example that shows it is false.
the rectangular
coordinate system. 83. If the area of the region bounded by the graphs of f and g
is 1, then the area of the region bounded by the graphs of
(b) Find the volume of h(x) = f (x) + C and k(x) = g(x) + C is also 1.
concrete in one of
the sections by 84. If
multiplying the area
in part (a) by 2 meters. ∫a
b
[ f (x) − g(x)] dx = A
(c) One cubic meter of concrete weighs 5000 pounds. Find
the weight of the section. then

80. Mechanical Design The surface of a machine part is the

∫a
b
[g(x) − f (x)] dx = −A.

region between the graphs of y1 = x and y2 = 0.08x2 + k ∣∣ 85. If the graphs of f and g intersect midway between x = a and
(see figure). x = b, then

∫
y b
[ f (x) − g(x)] dx = 0.
a

86. The line

y2 y = (1 − √
3
0.5)x
divides the region under the curve
y1
x
f (x) = x(1 − x)
on [0, 1] into two regions of equal area.
(a) Find k such that the parabola is tangent to the graph of y1.
(b) Find the area of the surface of the machine part. PU T N A M E X A M C H A LLEN G E
81. Area Find the area between the graph of y = sin x and the 87. The horizontal line y = c intersects the curve
y = 2x − 3x3 in the first quadrant as shown in the figure.
line segment joining the points (0, 0) and
7π 1
6
, − , as shown
2 ( ) Find c so that the areas of the two shaded regions are equal.
in the figure.
y
y
y = 2x − 3x 3
1
y=c
1
2
(0, 0)
x
π 4π
6 3
) 76π , − 12 ) x

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