Area Between a Graph and a Line: How Do We Find It?

[intenzxboi]

Homework Statement

Find area between
f(x) = 1 / 1+x^2 and the line y= 1/2

The Attempt at a Solution

would i need to take the anti derivative of it then minus 1/2??

 

[Mark44]

You'll need to use a definite integral, and the antiderivative is involved in the definite integral. You'll need limits of integration, too.

Have you graphed the region whose area you're trying to find? That would be a good start.