exponential and logarithmic functions - finding area. help (1 Viewer)

[kaha167]

I am having problems with the following:
Find the exact area between y = 1/x, the x axis and y = x. x = 2 in the first quadrant.
the answer is (0.5 + ln2) units^2
I can get the ln2 units^2 but not the 0.5. Any help is appreciated.

 

[twistedrebel]

its 2 seperate areas

i ll upload graph hold on

 

[twistedrebel]

You were probably forgetting about Area one, which is easy to miss.

 

[kaha167]

yeh, it was the area one whcih stuffed me around.
thanks for the help, i really appreciate it