COMEDK20269 May 2026Evening ShiftMathematicsArea Under CurvesActual
Find the area bounded by the curve y = |2 - x| , the x –axis, and the lines x = 0 and x = 5
Options
- A6.5 sq units
- B8.5 sq units
- C4.5 sq units
- D12.5 sq units
Correct answer
A. 6.5 sq units
Step-by-step solution
The required area is given by the definite integral of y = |2 - x| from x = 0 to x = 5 . A = ₀⁵ |2 - x| dx Since |2 - x| = 2 - x for x 2 and |2 - x| = x - 2 for x 2 , the integral is split at x = 2 . A = ₀² (2 - x) dx + ₂⁵ (x - 2) dx Evaluating the first integral: ₀² (2 - x) dx = [ 2x - x^2 2 ]₀² = (4 - 2) - 0 = 2 Evaluating the second integral: ₂⁵ (x - 2) dx = [ x^2 2 - 2x ]₂⁵ = ( 25 2 - 10 ) - (2 - 4) = 2.5 - (-2) = 4.5 Total area = 2 + 4.5 = 6.5 sq units. Answer: 6.5 sq units