alleryStart learning →If f(x) ≥ g(x) on [a, b], the area between the curves is the integral of
Af·g dx
B(f − g) dx
C(g − f) dx
D(f + g) dx
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. (f − g) dx
The upper curve minus the lower curve gives a nonnegative height for each strip.
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