Mean Value Theorem - AP Calculus AB

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Find the area of the region enclosed by the parabola y=12-x^2 and y=-x.

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Answer

The two curves intersect in between and , which can be found by solving the quadratic equation 12-x^2=-x.

To solve for the area between curves, and , we use the formula A=\int^b_a(f(x)-g(x))dx

For our problem:

A=\int^4_{-3}(12-x^2-(-x))dx

A=12x-\frac{x^3}{3}+\frac{x^2}{2} evaluated from to which yields .

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