integration: find area bound by y=x^2-16, x-axis, & lines x=2, x=5

[markosheehan]

Find the area bound by the curve y=x^2-16 , the x-axis and the lines x=2 and x=5. i am trying to use the definite integral way ∫_2^5. but i am not getting the right answer. the right answer is 53/3

 

[pka]

Find the area bound by the curve y=x^2-16 , the x-axis and the lines x=2 and x=5. i am trying to use the definite integral way ∫_2^5. but i am not getting the right answer. the right answer is 53/3

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[stapel]

Find the area bound by the curve y=x^2-16 , the x-axis and the lines x=2 and x=5. i am trying to use the definite integral way ∫_2^5. but i am not getting the right answer. the right answer is 53/3

Please reply showing what you have done, which has led you to an incorrect value. Thank you!