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Just a bit confused as I thought integration only allows you to find an area under a curve. However, this area is clearly above the curve, so how is this possible?

https://gyazo.com/55097569ac4d4ed4d29f993f95fb08de
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Original post by Naruke
Just a bit confused as I thought integration only allows you to find an area under a curve. However, this area is clearly above the curve, so how is this possible?

https://gyazo.com/55097569ac4d4ed4d29f993f95fb08de


LOL that is pretty confusing you do have limits but idk just go with the flow
Original post by Naruke
Just a bit confused as I thought integration only allows you to find an area under a curve. However, this area is clearly above the curve, so how is this possible?

https://gyazo.com/55097569ac4d4ed4d29f993f95fb08de


Integration finds the area between the curve and the axis.

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