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Question

Why do we subtract the integral of the lower function from the integral of the upper function when finding the area between two curves?

Accepted Answer

To find the net area between the curves.

Answer

To determine the intersection points of the curves.

Answer

To find the total area under both curves.

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To calculate the average value of the functions.