Finding the Area Between Two Functions: Integration Problem from 0 to 2

In summary, the problem is to find the area between two functions on the interval from 0 to 2. The correct approach is to use the top function minus the bottom function. The graphs of the two functions cross at x=0, x=1, and x=2. The mistake was taking the wrong functions as "top" and "bottom".
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Homework Statement


Find the area between f(x)=(x-1)^3 and f(x)=(x-1) on the interval from 0 to 2.


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The Attempt at a Solution

Working it out I am using the top function minus the bottom function from 0 to 1 and then from 1 to 2. The graphs cross at x=0,x=1,andx=2.
Im geting - (1/2) for my final answer and the answer is 1/2. It's been awhile since if done any calculus so I don't know why my answer is the wrong sign.
 
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If you show us what you did, I'll be happy to point out what's wrong...
 
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Nevermind it will take me 30 mins of wasted time to type out all that goodbye
 
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pb23me said:
Working it out I am using the top function minus the bottom function from 0 to 1 and then from 1 to 2. The graphs cross at x=0,x=1,andx=2.
Im getting - (1/2) for my final answer and the answer is 1/2.

You took the wrong functions to "top" and "bottom". Plot them to see.

ehild
 
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That was what it was. Thanks
 

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