Area between curves y=((e^x)-(e^-x))/2 and y=2e^-x

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The discussion focuses on calculating the area between the curves defined by the equations y=((e^x)-(e^-x))/2 and y=2e^-x over the interval -1 < x < 2. The user correctly identifies the integration formula as the integral of the upper curve minus the lower curve. They successfully find the intersection point at x=ln(5)/2 but struggle with the integration process, particularly in splitting the integral into manageable parts. Ultimately, they confirm that the area can be calculated by separating the integrals, affirming the use of linearity in integration.

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Homework Statement



Area between curves y=((e^x)-(e^-x))/2 and y=2e^-x for -1 < x < 2

Homework Equations


I know the formula is the integral of ( u(x)-l(x) )dx, but I'm having a lot of trouble trying to integrate this.

integral from -1 to ln(5)/2: (((2e^-x)-((e^x)-(e^-x))/2))dx + int. ln(5)/2 to 2: (((e^x)-(e^-x))/2-2e^-x)dx

The Attempt at a Solution


I graphed everything and solved for x (intersection at x=ln(5)/2) but have been unable to get the right answer after that point. I tried splitting the formula into smaller integrals by linearity to simplify integration but consistently got the wrong answer for that.
Should I try to split it up again? Or am I missing a pretty easy integration in here?
 
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well, I'm trying this question again so just thought i'd bump with a little question to get started.

since the first half of the area integral works out to be:

A = int: {2e-x-(ex-e-x)/2}dx

can I just separate it into:

A = int: 2e-xdx - int: (ex-e-x)/2dx

or is the fact that the two formulas are in brackets rule out the linearity subtraction rule?
 
k got this one too, bury this thread as desired
 

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