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Using Integration to calculate the area of triangle

Here is the question

The points of the triangle are

(0,13),(0,1) and (1,4)

I know how to integrate, but how can I apply it here, I am just confused a little.

(edited 10 years ago)

Reply 1

StarvingAutist

Original post by Hody421

Here is the question

The points of the triangle are

(0,13),(0,1) and (1,4)

I know how to integrate, but how can I apply it here, I am just confused a little.

Is it definitely an integration question?

Reply 2

davros

Original post by Hody421

Here is the question

The points of the triangle are

(0,13),(0,1) and (1,4)

I know how to integrate, but how can I apply it here, I am just confused a little.

Why do you think you need to use integration here?

Isn't this just a standard "area of a right-angled triangle" question?

Reply 3

JPL9457

right angled triangle FTW!

Reply 4

Manitude

Well, you can just use the knowledge that it's a right angles triangle.
Or you can integrate the blue line from the y axis to M and take away the integral of the black line from the y axis to M. I presume you can work out what limits are required for this?

Reply 5

Hody421

Original post by StarvingAutist

Is it definitely an integration question?

No, but I found that it was possible from the marks scheme(s)

Reply 6

andrew2209

Original post by Hody421

No, but I found that it was possible from the marks scheme(s)

Even though it's possible, it's probably not advisable. Simply using the fact it's a right angled triangle is a better idea. Always look for the easiest method in Maths.