Definite Intergrals applied to area

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The discussion focuses on calculating the area between the curves defined by the functions y=sec²x and y=e²ˣ in Quadrant I, specifically for the interval x=0 to x=1. The user initially calculated the area as -1.637, which was incorrect, while the correct area computed using a calculator is 1.557. The error arose from not accounting for the relationship between the two functions, where e²ˣ is greater than sec²x in the specified range, resulting in an additional negative sign in the calculation.

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1. y=sec^{2}x and y=e^{2x}, in Quadrant I, for x\leq1. I need to calculate the area.



2. fundamental theorem



3. I'm using 0 and 1 as my lower and upper bounds and the answer I'm getting is -1.637 which is not reasonable. When I integrate using the calculator it's coming out to be 1.557. Where am I going wrong? Here's my work: (tan(1)-e^{2}/2) - (tan(o) - e^{0}/2)

Thanks.
 
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Your answer is right, except that e^(2x)>sec^2(x) on that range, so you have an extra minus sign. I can't say what your calculator's problem is.
 
Alright thanks for your help. Appreciate it.
 

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