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Homework Statement
Find the area between
x=2(y^2) and x+y=1
The Attempt at a Solution
First I'm trying to find their intersection so
To solve for y I set up:
2(y^2)=1-y
2(y^2)+y=1
y=0,1
But, I notice that my teacher did:
2(y^2)+y-1=0
(2y+1)(y-1)=0
y=-1, 1/2
Why are these 2 methods bringing about different answers? Shouldn't they be the same?