Question:

The area enclosed by \(y = |x-1| + |x-2|\) and \(y = 3\)

Updated On: Mar 21, 2025
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Correct Answer: 4

Solution and Explanation

The given equation for \(y\) is \(y = |x - 1| + |x - 2|\). The graph of \(y\)intersects the line \(y = 3\) at certain points, forming a bounded area.

area enclosed by curve

The area can be calculated by finding the points of intersection of the curves and calculating the area between them. After calculating, we find the area is 4 square units.

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Concepts Used:

Area under Simple Curves

  • The area of the region bounded by the curve y = f (x), x-axis and the lines x = a and x = b (b > a) - given by the formula:
\[\text{Area}=\int_a^bydx=\int_a^bf(x)dx\]
  • The area of the region bounded by the curve x = φ (y), y-axis and the lines y = c, y = d - given by the formula:
\[\text{Area}=\int_c^dxdy=\int_c^d\phi(y)dy\]

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