Moderate -0.3 This is a straightforward area calculation requiring integration of an exponential function and subtraction of a triangular area. The exponential integral is standard (e^{-2x} integrates to -1/2·e^{-2x}), and finding the trapezium/triangle area is routine coordinate geometry. Slightly easier than average due to the simple exponential form and clear geometric setup.
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The diagram shows the curve \(y = 2 + \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x }\). The curve crosses the \(y\)-axis at the point \(A\), and the point \(B\) on the curve has \(x\)-coordinate 1 . The shaded region is bounded by the curve and the line segment \(A B\).
Find the exact area of the shaded region.
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The diagram shows the curve $y = 2 + \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x }$. The curve crosses the $y$-axis at the point $A$, and the point $B$ on the curve has $x$-coordinate 1 . The shaded region is bounded by the curve and the line segment $A B$.
Find the exact area of the shaded region.\\
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