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The area (in sq. units) of the part of circle x²+y²=169 which is below the line 5x-y=13 is (πα)/(2β)-(65)/(2)+(α)/(β) ⁻¹((12)/(13)) where α,β are coprime numbers. Then α+β is equal to

Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical value Answer: 171 to 171 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula
Standard Integral: ∫ √(a²-y²) dy = (y)/(2)√(a²-y²) + (a²)/(2) ⁻¹((y)/(a)) + C Area of right triangle = (1)/(2) × base × height
Core Logic

First, find the points of intersection between the circle x²+y²=169 and the line 5x-y=13 ⇒ y = 5x-13. Substitute y into the circle equation:

x² + (5x-13)² = 169 x² + 25x² - 130x + 169 = 169 26x² - 130x = 0 ⇒ 26x(x - 5) = 0

The solutions are x=0 and x=5. When x=0, y=-13. Point is (0, -13). When x=5, y=12. Point is (5, 12).

The required area is bounded below the line x = (y+13)/(5) and above the right-hand boundary of the circle x = √(169-y²) across the y-axis boundaries [-13, 12].

Area Under Curves
Area Under Curves

Step 1: Setup Area Integral

Integrate with respect to y (from left to right curves, bounded horizontally):

Area = ∫₋₁₃¹² ( √(169-y²) - (y+13)/(5) ) dy

Split the integral into two parts: Part A (Circle): ∫₋₁₃¹² √(169-y²) dy Part B (Line): ∫₋₁₃¹² (y+13)/(5) dy

Step 2: Evaluate Integrals

Part A (Circle Integral):

= [ (y)/(2)√(169-y²) + (169)/(2) ⁻¹((y)/(13)) ]₋₁₃¹²

Evaluate at upper limit 12:

= (12)/(2)√(169-144) + (169)/(2) ⁻¹((12)/(13)) = 6(5) + (169)/(2) ⁻¹((12)/(13)) = 30 + (169)/(2) ⁻¹((12)/(13))

Evaluate at lower limit -13:

= 0 + (169)/(2) ⁻¹(-1) = -(169π)/(4)

Value of Part A = 30 + (169π)/(4) + (169)/(2) ⁻¹((12)/(13))

Part B (Line Integral - matches the area of the bounded triangle geometric region):

= (1)/(10) [ (y+13)² ]₋₁₃¹² = (1)/(10)(12+13)² - 0 = (25²)/(10) = (625)/(10) = (125)/(2) = 62.5
Step 3: Map to Requested Format

Subtract Part B from Part A:

Area = (169π)/(4) + 30 - (125)/(2) + (169)/(2) ⁻¹((12)/(13)) Area = (169π)/(4) - (65)/(2) + (169)/(2) ⁻¹((12)/(13))

Comparing this exactly with the given format (πα)/(2β) - (65)/(2) + (α)/(β) ⁻¹((12)/(13)): We see that (α)/(β) = (169)/(2). Since 169 and 2 are coprime, α = 169 and β = 2.

Calculate α + β: 169 + 2 = 171

Pattern Recognition

When evaluating line integrals forming a triangle with horizontal bounds, bypass algebraic integration and visually calculate (1)/(2) · b · h. Here, base=25 along y-axis, height=5 along x-axis, area = 125/2. Instantly saves integration time.

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Reference Study Guides

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Q71 jee_main_2025_04_april_morning Area Bounded by Multiple Curves
If the area of the region (x,y) : |x - 5| ≤ y ≤ 4√(x) is A, then 3A is equal to
Numerical Answer. Answer: 368 to 368

Solution

Related Formula

Area tracking equation via horizontal slices or split verticals:

Area = ∫x₁x₂ (yupper - ylower) dx
Core Logic

Find the intersections of y = |x - 5| and y = 4√(x): Branch 1: 5 - x = 4√(x) x + 4√(x) - 5 = 0 (√(x) + 5)(√(x) - 1) = 0 x = 1, y = 4. Branch 2: x - 5 = 4√(x) x - 4√(x) - 5 = 0 (√(x) - 5)(√(x) + 1) = 0 x = 25, y = 20.

Area Bounded by Multiple Curves diagram for Q71 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
Area Bounded by Multiple Curves diagram for Q71 - JEE Main 2025 Morning

Step 1: Set Up Area Definite Integral

Split integration intervals around vertex x = 5 or compute via simple boundary differences:

A = ∫₁²⁵ 4√(x) dx - Area of Left Triangle - Area of Right Triangle Area of Left Triangle = (1)/(2) × (5 - 1) × 4 = 8 Area of Right Triangle = (1)/(2) × (25 - 5) × 20 = 200
Step 2: Complete Computations
∫₁²⁵ 4√(x) dx = [ (8)/(3)x3/2 ]₁²⁵ = (8)/(3)(125 - 1) = (8 × 124)/(3) = (992)/(3) A = (992)/(3) - 208 = (992 - 624)/(3) = (368)/(3)

3A = 368

Pattern Recognition

Subtracting standard geometric triangles beneath linear configurations from total absolute root curves saves significant time compared to managing multiple separate analytical integral pieces.

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Class 12 Mathematics: Area Under Curves

Q67 jee_main_2025_24_jan_evening Area Under Curves
The area of the region enclosed by the curves y=ex, y=|ex-1| and y-axis is:
  • A. 1+ ₑ2
  • B. ₑ2
  • C. 2 ₑ2-1
  • D. 1- ₑ2

Solution

Related Formula

The area between two curves y₁(x) and y₂(x) from x = a to x = b is given by:

Area = ∫ₐb |y₁(x) - y₂(x)| dx
Core Logic

Analyze the curves to locate intersection points :

  • Curve 1: y = e^x
  • Curve 2: y = |e^x - 1|
  • Boundary: y-axis (x = 0)
  • For x < 0, e^x < 1 ⇒ |e^x - 1| = 1 - e^x .

    Find intersection: e^x = 1 - e^x ⇒ 2e^x = 1 ⇒ e^x = (1)/(2) ⇒ x = -ln 2.

    Area bounded by exponential curves diagram for Q67 - JEE Main 2025 Evening
    Area bounded by exponential curves diagram for Q67 - JEE Main 2025 Evening

Step 1: Set up the Definite Integral

The integration spans from x = -ln 2 to x = 0. In this interval, e^x ≥ 1 - e^x:

Area = ∫-ln 2⁰ [ e^x - (1 - e^x) ] dx Area = ∫-ln 2⁰ (2e^x - 1) dx
Step 2: Integration Evaluation

Integrate term-by-term :

Area = [ 2e^x - x ]-ln 2⁰ = (2e⁰ - 0) - (2e-ln 2 - (-ln 2)) = 2 - (2((1)/(2)) + ln 2) = 2 - (1 + ln 2) = 1 - ln 2
Pattern Recognition

Modulus graphs split at their critical point (e^x = 1 ⇒ x = 0). Recognizing that the required segment lies strictly in the negative quadrant simplifies the definition of the upper and lower functions immediately.

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Q63 jee_main_2025_24_jan_morning Area Bounded by Multiple Curves
The area of the region (x,y) x² + 4x + 2 ≤ y ≤ |x + 2| is equal to :
  • A. 7
  • B. 24/5
  • C. 20/3
  • D. 5

Solution

Related Formula

The net area between two intersecting functions y₂(x) and y₁(x) from lower limit a to upper limit b is evaluated using the definite integral:

Area = ∫ₐb [y₂(x) - y₁(x)] dx
Core Logic

Let's perform a horizontal shift transformation by defining X = x + 2 to simplify the expressions:

  • Parabola: y = x² + 4x + 2 = (x+2)² - 2 y = X² - 2
  • Absolute curve: y = |x + 2| y = |X|
  • This coordinate translation preserves area completely while shifting the axis to the origin.

Step 1: Compute Points of Intersection

Find where the transformed curves intersect by equating the functions: |X|² - 2 = |X|

|X|² - |X| - 2 = 0 (|X| - 2)(|X| + 1) = 0

Since |X| ≥ 0, we discard |X| = -1. This gives |X| = 2 X = ± 2.

Step 2: Set up and Evaluate the Transformed Integral

Since both curves are symmetric about the vertical line X = 0, we can compute the area for the positive half and double it:

Area = 2 ∫₀² [ X - (X² - 2) ] dX = 2 ∫₀² ( 2 + X - X² ) dX

Integrate the polynomial row-by-row:

= 2 [ 2X + (X²)/(2) - (X³)/(3) ]₀² = 2 [ 2(2) + (4)/(2) - (8)/(3) ] = 2 [ 4 + 2 - (8)/(3) ] = 2 [ 6 - (8)/(3) ] = 2 · (10)/(3) = (20)/(3)
Pattern Recognition

Applying a horizontal variable substitution matching X = x + ± c shifts complex quadratic forms to centered formats, which avoids tedious arithmetic across asymmetrical integration limits.

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Q jee_main_2025_28_jan_evening Area Bounded by Algebraic and Rational Curves
The area of the region bounded by the curves x(1+y²)=1 and y²=2x is :
  • A. 2((π)/(2)-(1)/(3))
  • B. (π)/(4)-(1)/(3)
  • C. (π)/(2)-(1)/(3)
  • D. (1)/(2)((π)/(2)-(1)/(3))

Solution

Related Formula

Area integrating with respect to y:

A = ∫y₁y₂ (xright - xleft) dy

Standard integral:

∫ (1)/(1+y²) dy = ⁻¹(y)
Core Logic

The boundary curves are:

  • x = (1)/(1+y²)
  • x = (y²)/(2)
  • Find intersection points by setting x equal:

(1)/(1+y²) = (y²)/(2) 2 = y²(1+y²) y⁴ + y² - 2 = 0 (y² + 2)(y² - 1) = 0

Since y is real, y² = 1 y = ± 1. When y = ± 1, x = (1)/(2). Intersection points are ((1)/(2), 1) and ((1)/(2), -1).

Step 1: Set up and Compute Area Integral

Between y = -1 and y = 1, (1)/(1+y²) ≥ (y²)/(2).

Area = ∫₋₁¹ ( (1)/(1+y²) - (y²)/(2) ) dy

Since the integrand is an even function of y:

Area = 2 ∫₀¹ ( (1)/(1+y²) - (y²)/(2) ) dy Area = 2 [ ⁻¹(y) - (y³)/(6) ]₀¹ Area = 2 [ ⁻¹(1) - (1)/(6) - (0) ] = 2 ( (π)/(4) - (1)/(6) ) = (π)/(2) - (1)/(3)
Pattern Recognition

Whenever curves are functions of y², integrating along the y-axis avoids dealing with messy radical functions (square roots) and naturally accounts for symmetry across the x-axis.

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Q57 jee_main_2025_29_jan_morning Area Under Curves
Let the area of the region (x, y) : 2y ≤ x² + 3 , y + |x| ≤ 3 , y ≥ |x - 1| be A. Then 6A is equal to:
  • A. 16
  • B. 12
  • C. 18
  • D. 14

Solution

Related Formula
Area = ∫ₐb (yupper - ylower) dx
Core Logic

Plotting the boundary lines and tracking intersection points yields a composite geometric region bounding a central area.

Area Under Curves diagram for Q57 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
Area Under Curves diagram for Q57 - JEE Main 2025 Morning

Step 1: Set up the integral pieces

The bounded region A can be conceptualized as a total bounding box/rectangle minus specific external integrals:

A = 4 - 2 ∫₀¹ [ (3 - x) - ( (x² + 3)/(2) ) ] dx
Step 2: Evaluate the Integral
A = 4 - 2 [ 3x - (x²)/(2) - (x³)/(6) - (3)/(2)x ]₀¹ A = 4 - 2 [ 3 - (1)/(2) - (1)/(6) - (3)/(2) ] = 4 - 2 [ (5)/(6) ] = 4 - (5)/(3) = (7)/(3)
Step 3: Calculate 6A

6A = 6 × (7)/(3) = 14

Pattern Recognition

When dealing with multiple absolute functions (|x|, |x-1|), check for coordinate mirror symmetry across vertical axes to slash total required calculus computations in half.

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