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The area of the region enclosed by the curve \(y=x^3\) and its tangent at the point (−1,−1) is

Updated On: Jan 14, 2025
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  • 27

  • \(\frac{4}{27}\)

  • \(\frac{27}{4}\)

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Solution and Explanation

The equation of the tangent is:

\( y + 1 = 3(x + 1) \)

Simplifying:

\( y = 3x + 2 \)

The point of intersection of the tangent with the curve is: \( (2, 8) \)

The area bounded by the curve and the tangent is:

\( \text{Area} = \int_{-1}^{2} (3x + 2 - x^3) \, dx \)

Evaluate the integral:

\( \int_{-1}^{2} (3x + 2 - x^3) \, dx = \frac{27}{4} \)

Thus, the area is:

\( \frac{27}{4} \)

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