How to Find the Area Between Two Curves with No Given Boundaries?

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The discussion revolves around finding the area between two curves, specifically the functions y=sin(πx/2) and y=x, without given boundaries. Participants are exploring how to determine the appropriate limits for integration based on the curves' intersection points.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss how to identify boundaries for integration, with some suggesting the interval 0 ≤ x ≤ 1. Others question the reasoning behind this choice and seek clarification on the concept of points of intersection.

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The conversation is active, with participants questioning assumptions and definitions related to points of intersection. Some guidance has been offered regarding the need to isolate x to find these points, but there is no explicit consensus on the method to achieve this.

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There is a mention of a book example that finds points of intersection, indicating that the original poster may be working within specific homework constraints or guidelines. Participants are also grappling with the implications of integrating without clear boundaries.

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Hi, I am having a little trouble with this one, how do you do them when no boundaries are given?

y=sin \frac{\pi x}{2}

and

y=x

how do i find the boundaries?
 
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EDIT:i know how to get the boundaries, but how do i know what numbers to integrate between?
 
Eeh, what about the interval 0\leq{x}\leq{1}??
 
why between 0 and 1
?..also..what is the integral of sin2x?
 
In an example in the book they find the points of intersection, is this how i do it?if so how would i find the points of intersection?
 
What does the term "point of intersection" MEAN?
Answer that, and you automatically may set up an equation whose solutions are the points of intersection.
 
You may graph the function for clearer understanding .
 
k..well cancel everyhting i said before..we have the two equations..I want to isolate x..and then find where the two curves intersect...

making it \frac{2y}{sin \pi} = x is wrong isn't it?

how do i isolate x?

If I can find the points where the two curves intersect, then I can integrate between these two points to find the Area
 
Yes, that is wrong.
You have two equations in y and x .
The point of intersection has to satisfy both the conditions .
Now can you form the equation ?

Hint : Try to get an equation in x alone .
 

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