The curve equation is .
Area of the region:
\If is continuous and non-negative on the closed interval
,
then the area of the region bounded by the graph , the
-axis and the vertical lines
and
is given by
Area.
Solve the above integral by using partial fractions.
\Equate coefficients,
coefficients and equate constants.
Substitute in equation
.
.
Substitute ,
, and
in equation
.
Partial decomposition of .
Apply the formula:.
.
Area is.