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Find the area bounded by the curves y = 4 - x2 and y = 2x + 1

A
20(1/3) sq. units
B
20(2/3) sq. units
C
10(2/3) sq. units
D
10(1/3) sq. units
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Correct Option: D

Hint:

y = 4 - x2 and y = 2x + 1

=> 4 - x2 = 2x + 1

=> x2 + 2x - 3 = 0

(x+3)(x-1) = 0

thus x = -3 or x = 1.

Integrating x2 + 2x - 3 from (-3, to 1) w.r.t x will give 31/3 = 10(1/3)

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