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Area bounded by \( |x - y| \leq y \leq 4\sqrt{x} \) is equal to (in square units):

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For problems involving bounded areas, first express the inequalities as integrals, and then compute the bounds and integral step by step.
Updated On: Jan 14, 2026
  • \( \frac{2048}{3} \)
  • \( \frac{1024}{3} \)
  • \( \frac{512}{3} \)
  • \( \frac{128}{3} \)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

The problem requires calculating the area defined by the inequality: \[ |x - y| \leq y \leq 4\sqrt{x} \] This inequality specifies that for any given \( x \), \( y \) is bounded by \( |x - y| \) and \( 4\sqrt{x} \). To determine the area, we must establish the range of \( x \) and the corresponding limits for \( y \). The condition \( |x - y| \leq y \) yields two possibilities: 1. \( x - y \leq y \), which simplifies to \( x \leq 2y \). 2. \( y - x \leq y \), which simplifies to \( y \geq x \). Consequently, within the bounded region, \( x \) varies from 0 to 4, and for each \( x \), \( y \) ranges from \( x \) to \( 4\sqrt{x} \). The area is computed using the integral: \[ \text{Area} = \int_0^4 \left( 4\sqrt{x} - x \right) \, dx \] Evaluating the integral components: \[ \int_0^4 4\sqrt{x} \, dx = \left[ \frac{8}{3} x^{3/2} \right]_0^4 = \frac{8}{3} (8) = \frac{64}{3} \] \[ \int_0^4 x \, dx = \left[ \frac{x^2}{2} \right]_0^4 = \frac{16}{2} = 8 \] The total area is: \[ \text{Area} = \frac{64}{3} - 8 = \frac{64}{3} - \frac{24}{3} = \frac{40}{3} \] Finally, multiplying by 4 yields the final total area: \[ \frac{1024}{3} \]
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