SOLUTION: Find the area bounded by the x-axis and f(x)=x^4-5x^2+4 and also show the result by using definite integration.

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Question 1156359: Find the area bounded by the x-axis and
f(x)=x^4-5x^2+4
and also show the result by using definite integration.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the area bounded by the x-axis and
f(x)=x^4-5x^2+4
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There are 4 x-intercepts:
-2, -1, +1 and +2
---> 2 areas below the axis and one above.
Which area do you want?
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INT = x%5E5%2F5+-+5x%5E3%2F3+%2B+4x + C
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Evaluate between the int's to find the area.