We use analytics cookies to understand how PracticeCalculus is used so we can make it better. They are only set if you accept. Privacy Policy
Lesson · Area between curves
To find the area between two curves, subtract the bottom curve from the top one and integrate:
So first you need to know which curve is on top. Between x=0x = 0x=0 and x=1x = 1x=1, try a test point like x=12x = \tfrac{1}{2}x=21.
Between x=0x = 0x=0 and x=1x = 1x=1, which curve is on top?
y=xy = xy=x
y=x2y = x^{2}y=x2
They are the same height