Area between curve and line

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44 questions · Standard +0.1

1.08e Area between curve and x-axis: using definite integrals
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CAIE P1 2015 June Q10
9 marks Standard +0.3
10 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{8da9e73a-3126-471b-b904-25e3c156f6bf-3_682_1319_1525_413} Points \(A ( 2,9 )\) and \(B ( 3,0 )\) lie on the curve \(y = 9 + 6 x - 3 x ^ { 2 }\), as shown in the diagram. The tangent at \(A\) intersects the \(x\)-axis at \(C\). Showing all necessary working,
  1. find the equation of the tangent \(A C\) and hence find the \(x\)-coordinate of \(C\),
  2. find the area of the shaded region \(A B C\).
    [0pt] [Question 11 is printed on the next page.]
CAIE P1 2016 March Q10
12 marks Standard +0.3
10 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{0f58de6c-aba7-4a79-a962-c23be3ee0aa9-5_650_1038_260_550} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = \frac { 1 } { 16 } ( 3 x - 1 ) ^ { 2 }\), which touches the \(x\)-axis at the point \(P\). The point \(Q ( 3,4 )\) lies on the curve and the tangent to the curve at \(Q\) crosses the \(x\)-axis at \(R\).
  1. State the \(x\)-coordinate of \(P\). Showing all necessary working, find by calculation
  2. the \(x\)-coordinate of \(R\),
  3. the area of the shaded region \(P Q R\).
CAIE P2 2020 November Q3
5 marks Moderate -0.3
3 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{8beee722-7f86-454a-bc36-27e83f1483fd-04_684_455_260_845} 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.
CAIE P2 2020 November Q3
5 marks Moderate -0.3
3 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{b4a4082c-f3cd-47c5-8673-680dae9a22bd-04_684_455_260_845} 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.
Edexcel Paper 2 Specimen Q15
10 marks Standard +0.3
15. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{a75c9ef7-b648-47be-bad1-fc8b315be3df-22_796_974_244_548} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 4}
\end{figure} Figure 4 shows a sketch of the curve \(C\) with equation $$y = 5 x ^ { \frac { 3 } { 2 } } - 9 x + 11 , x \geqslant 0$$ The point \(P\) with coordinates \(( 4,15 )\) lies on \(C\).
The line \(l\) is the tangent to \(C\) at the point \(P\).
The region \(R\), shown shaded in Figure 4, is bounded by the curve \(C\), the line \(l\) and the \(y\)-axis. Show that the area of \(R\) is 24 , making your method clear.
(Solutions based entirely on graphical or numerical methods are not acceptable.)
AQA C1 Q8
6 marks Standard +0.3
8 The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = 3 x ^ { 2 } - x ^ { 3 }\) and the line \(L\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{b83c4e3a-36a6-4ca9-b44f-489676ca86d4-06_469_802_411_603} The points \(A\) and \(B\) have coordinates \(( - 1,0 )\) and \(( 2,0 )\) respectively. The curve touches the \(x\)-axis at the origin \(O\) and crosses the \(x\)-axis at the point \(( 3,0 )\). The line \(L\) cuts the curve at the point \(D\) where \(x = - 1\) and touches the curve at \(C\) where \(x = 2\).
  1. Find the area of the rectangle \(A B C D\).
    1. Find \(\int \left( 3 x ^ { 2 } - x ^ { 3 } \right) \mathrm { d } x\).
    2. Hence find the area of the shaded region bounded by the curve and the line \(L\).
  2. For the curve above with equation \(y = 3 x ^ { 2 } - x ^ { 3 }\) :
    1. find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\);
    2. hence find an equation of the tangent at the point on the curve where \(x = 1\);
    3. show that \(y\) is decreasing when \(x ^ { 2 } - 2 x > 0\).
  3. Solve the inequality \(x ^ { 2 } - 2 x > 0\).
AQA C1 2006 January Q8
18 marks Moderate -0.3
8 The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = 3 x ^ { 2 } - x ^ { 3 }\) and the line \(L\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{81f6fc30-982b-47b5-bab3-076cc0cc6563-5_479_816_406_596} The points \(A\) and \(B\) have coordinates \(( - 1,0 )\) and \(( 2,0 )\) respectively. The curve touches the \(x\)-axis at the origin \(O\) and crosses the \(x\)-axis at the point \(( 3,0 )\). The line \(L\) cuts the curve at the point \(D\) where \(x = - 1\) and touches the curve at \(C\) where \(x = 2\).
  1. Find the area of the rectangle \(A B C D\).
    1. Find \(\int \left( 3 x ^ { 2 } - x ^ { 3 } \right) \mathrm { d } x\).
    2. Hence find the area of the shaded region bounded by the curve and the line \(L\).
  2. For the curve above with equation \(y = 3 x ^ { 2 } - x ^ { 3 }\) :
    1. find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\);
    2. hence find an equation of the tangent at the point on the curve where \(x = 1\);
    3. show that \(y\) is decreasing when \(x ^ { 2 } - 2 x > 0\).
  3. Solve the inequality \(x ^ { 2 } - 2 x > 0\).
AQA C1 2010 June Q4
12 marks Moderate -0.8
4 The curve with equation \(y = x ^ { 4 } - 8 x + 9\) is sketched below. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{66813123-3876-4484-aad1-4bfc09bb1508-5_410_609_383_721} The point \(( 2,9 )\) lies on the curve.
    1. Find \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { 2 } \left( x ^ { 4 } - 8 x + 9 \right) \mathrm { d } x\).
    2. Hence find the area of the shaded region bounded by the curve and the line \(y = 9\).
  1. The point \(A ( 1,2 )\) lies on the curve with equation \(y = x ^ { 4 } - 8 x + 9\).
    1. Find the gradient of the curve at the point \(A\).
    2. Hence find an equation of the tangent to the curve at the point \(A\).
AQA C1 2011 June Q6
8 marks Moderate -0.3
6 The curve with equation \(y = x ^ { 3 } - 2 x ^ { 2 } + 3\) is sketched below. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{c44c229e-44b2-4799-9c9c-bfccdd09d450-4_590_787_365_625} The curve cuts the \(x\)-axis at the point \(A ( - 1,0 )\) and passes through the point \(B ( 1,2 )\).
  1. Find \(\int _ { - 1 } ^ { 1 } \left( x ^ { 3 } - 2 x ^ { 2 } + 3 \right) \mathrm { d } x\).
    (5 marks)
  2. Hence find the area of the shaded region bounded by the curve \(y = x ^ { 3 } - 2 x ^ { 2 } + 3\) and the line \(A B\).
    (3 marks)
AQA C1 2015 June Q3
12 marks Standard +0.3
3 The diagram shows a sketch of a curve and a line. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{c7f38f7e-75aa-4b41-96fd-f38f968c225c-06_520_588_351_742} The curve has equation \(y = x ^ { 4 } + 3 x ^ { 2 } + 2\). The points \(A ( - 1,6 )\) and \(B ( 2,30 )\) lie on the curve.
  1. Find an equation of the tangent to the curve at the point \(A\).
    1. Find \(\int _ { - 1 } ^ { 2 } \left( x ^ { 4 } + 3 x ^ { 2 } + 2 \right) \mathrm { d } x\).
    2. Calculate the area of the shaded region bounded by the curve and the line \(A B\).
      [0pt] [3 marks] \(4 \quad\) A circle with centre \(C\) has equation \(x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } + 2 x - 6 y - 40 = 0\).
Edexcel AEA 2006 June Q6
15 marks Challenging +1.2
  1. Show that the point \(P ( 1,0 )\) lies on \(C\) .
  2. Find the coordinates of the point \(Q\) .
  3. Find the area of the shaded region between \(C\) and the line \(P Q\) .
AQA C1 2008 June Q5
11 marks Moderate -0.3
5 The curve with equation \(y = 16 - x ^ { 4 }\) is sketched below. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{fddf5016-a5bd-42db-b5c4-f4980b8d9d67-3_435_663_824_685} The points \(A ( - 2,0 ) , B ( 2,0 )\) and \(C ( 1,15 )\) lie on the curve.
  1. Find an equation of the straight line \(A C\).
    1. Find \(\int _ { - 2 } ^ { 1 } \left( 16 - x ^ { 4 } \right) \mathrm { d } x\).
    2. Hence calculate the area of the shaded region bounded by the curve and the line \(A C\).
OCR MEI Paper 3 2019 June Q8
10 marks Standard +0.3
8 In this question you must show detailed reasoning. A is the point \(( 1,0 ) , B\) is the point \(( 1,1 )\) and \(D\) is the point where the tangent to the curve \(y = x ^ { 3 }\) at B crosses the \(x\)-axis, as shown in Fig. 8. The tangent meets the \(y\)-axis at E. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{99485c27-9ff8-4bdb-a7e6-49dfcaedc579-6_1154_832_450_242} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 8}
\end{figure}
  1. Find the area of triangle ODE.
  2. Find the area of the region bounded by the curve \(y = x ^ { 3 }\), the tangent at B and the \(y\)-axis.
Pre-U Pre-U 9794/1 2014 June Q6
7 marks Standard +0.3
6 The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = 7 x - 10 - x ^ { 2 }\) and the tangent to the curve at the point where \(x = 3\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{69792771-6de6-4886-9c71-e794fcb7aaba-3_648_679_342_733}
  1. Show that the curve crosses the \(x\)-axis at \(x = 2\).
  2. Find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) and hence find the equation of the tangent to the curve at \(x = 3\). Show that the tangent crosses the \(x\)-axis at \(x = 1\).
  3. Evaluate \(\int _ { 2 } ^ { 3 } \left( 7 x - 10 - x ^ { 2 } \right) \mathrm { d } x\) and hence find the exact area of the shaded region bounded by the curve, the tangent and the \(x\)-axis.
Pre-U Pre-U 9794/1 2018 June Q5
10 marks Standard +0.3
5 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{7895dcbc-2ae0-498f-8770-7b738feed7c9-2_746_1182_1304_479} The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = x ^ { 3 } + 2 x ^ { 2 } - 13 x + 10\) and the tangent to the curve at the point ( 2,0 ).
  1. Find the equation of this tangent and verify that the tangent intersects the curve when \(x = - 6\).
  2. Calculate the exact area of the region bounded by the curve and the tangent.
Pre-U Pre-U 9794/1 2018 June Q5
10 marks Standard +0.3
5 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{69214874-18a7-495d-892d-2a0a7019cbe9-2_746_1182_1304_479} The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = x ^ { 3 } + 2 x ^ { 2 } - 13 x + 10\) and the tangent to the curve at the point ( 2,0 ).
  1. Find the equation of this tangent and verify that the tangent intersects the curve when \(x = - 6\).
  2. Calculate the exact area of the region bounded by the curve and the tangent.
CAIE P1 2024 June Q6
9 marks Moderate -0.3
The curve with equation \(y = 2x - 8x^{\frac{1}{2}}\) has a minimum point at \(A\) and intersects the positive \(x\)-axis at \(B\). \begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)] \item Find the coordinates of \(A\) and \(B\). [4] \end enumerate}
\includegraphics{figure_6} The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = 2x - 8x^{\frac{1}{2}}\) and the line \(AB\). It is given that the equation of \(AB\) is \(y = \frac{2x-32}{3}\). Find the area of the shaded region between the curve and the line. [5]
CAIE P1 2010 June Q9
8 marks Standard +0.3
\includegraphics{figure_9} The diagram shows the curve \(y = (x - 2)^2\) and the line \(y + 2x = 7\), which intersect at points \(A\) and \(B\). Find the area of the shaded region. [8]
CAIE P1 2012 June Q9
11 marks Standard +0.3
\includegraphics{figure_9} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = -x^2 + 8x - 10\) which passes through the points \(A\) and \(B\). The curve has a maximum point at \(A\) and the gradient of the line \(BA\) is \(2\).
  1. Find the coordinates of \(A\) and \(B\). [7]
  2. Find \(\int y \, dx\) and hence evaluate the area of the shaded region. [4]
CAIE P1 2015 June Q10
11 marks Standard +0.3
\includegraphics{figure_10} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = \frac{8}{\sqrt{(3x + 4)}}\). The curve intersects the \(y\)-axis at \(A(0, 4)\). The normal to the curve at \(A\) intersects the line \(x = 4\) at the point \(B\).
  1. Find the coordinates of \(B\). [5]
  2. Show, with all necessary working, that the areas of the regions marked \(P\) and \(Q\) are equal. [6]
CAIE P1 2011 November Q10
12 marks Standard +0.3
\includegraphics{figure_10} The diagram shows the line \(y = x + 1\) and the curve \(y = \sqrt{(x + 1)}\), meeting at \((-1, 0)\) and \((0, 1)\).
  1. Find the area of the shaded region. [5]
  2. Find the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through \(360°\) about the \(y\)-axis. [7]
Edexcel C2 Q8
12 marks Moderate -0.3
\includegraphics{figure_2} The line with equation \(y = 3x + 20\) cuts the curve with equation \(y = x^2 + 6x + 10\) at the points \(A\) and \(B\), as shown in Figure 2.
  1. Use algebra to find the coordinates of \(A\) and the coordinates of \(B\). [5]
The shaded region \(S\) is bounded by the line and the curve, as shown in Figure 2.
  1. Use calculus to find the exact area of \(S\). [7]
Edexcel C2 Q10
12 marks Standard +0.8
\includegraphics{figure_1} Figure 1 shows part of a curve \(C\) with equation \(y = 2x + \frac{8}{x^2} - 5\), \(x > 0\). The points \(P\) and \(Q\) lie on \(C\) and have \(x\)-coordinates 1 and 4 respectively. The region \(R\), shaded in Figure 1, is bounded by \(C\) and the straight line joining \(P\) and \(Q\).
  1. Find the exact area of \(R\). [8]
  2. Use calculus to show that \(y\) is increasing for \(x > 2\). [4]
Edexcel C2 Q9
10 marks Standard +0.3
\includegraphics{figure_3} Figure 3 shows the shaded region \(R\) which is bounded by the curve \(y = -2x^2 + 4x\) and the line \(y = \frac{3}{2}\). The points \(A\) and \(B\) are the points of intersection of the line and the curve. Find
  1. the \(x\)-coordinates of the points \(A\) and \(B\), [4]
  2. the exact area of \(R\). [6]
Edexcel C2 2008 January Q7
10 marks Moderate -0.8
\includegraphics{figure_2} In Figure 2 the curve \(C\) has equation \(y = 6x - x^2\) and the line \(L\) has equation \(y = 2x\).
  1. Show that the curve \(C\) intersects the \(x\)-axis at \(x = 0\) and \(x = 6\). [1]
  2. Show that the line \(L\) intersects the curve \(C\) at the points \((0, 0)\) and \((4, 8)\). [3]
The region \(R\), bounded by the curve \(C\) and the line \(L\), is shown shaded in Figure 2.
  1. Use calculus to find the area of \(R\). [6]