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If a curve lies below the x-axis from x = a to x = b, the area taken is
Ahalf the integral value
Bthe signed value, negative
Cthe numerical value, positive
Dthe square of the integral
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. the numerical value, positive
The integral comes out negative there, and area is always the absolute numerical value.
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