The Area of a Region Between Two Curves (VCE SSCE Mathematical Methods): Flashcards

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The Area of a Region Between Two Curves
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Area between curves formula (f(x) ≥ g(x) on [a,b])

ab[f(x)g(x)]dx\int_a^b [f(x) - g(x)] \, dx

Order of subtraction in area integral

Upper function minus lower function

Method when curves intersect within interval

Split into separate intervals

Finding curve intersection points

Set the two functions equal

Area: y=x2y = x^2 and y=2xy = 2x

43\frac{4}{3} square units

Area: y=x3y = x^3 and y=xy = x

12\frac{1}{2} square unit

Area: sin x & cos x from π4\frac{\pi}{4} to 5π4\frac{5\pi}{4}

222\sqrt{2} square units

What happens at curve intersections

Upper and lower functions swap positions

First step in area between curves problems

Find intersection points

Key principle for area between curves

Always integrate (upper - lower)

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