MHB Help me cut the area under a parabola in half

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To find the equation of the line through the origin that divides the area under the curve f(x) = 2x - x² into two equal parts, one must first calculate the total area under the curve above the x-axis. This involves integrating the function from its roots to determine the area. Once the total area is established, the next step is to set up an equation for the line that will bisect this area. Participants are encouraged to share their progress and seek guidance if they encounter difficulties. Engaging with similar problems can provide valuable insights into solving this challenge effectively.
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The problem is: Consider the area under the curve f(x)=2x-x2 and above the x axis. Find the equation of the line through the origin that cuts this area into two equal parts.
 
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Here is a link to a very similar problem, and from this you may see how to work this problem:

http://mathhelpboards.com/questions-other-sites-52/phyllis-question-yahoo-answers-regarding-finding-line-divides-area-into-equal-parts-7197.html

Now, please feel free to post your progress using the above as a guide if you get stuck, and we will be glad to offer further guidance. :D
 

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