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Today's calculation of Integral 731

Source: 1998 Hitotsubashi University entrance exam

July 1, 2011
calculusintegrationconicsparabolageometrycalculus computations

Problem Statement

Let CC be the point of intersection of the tangent lines l, ml,\ m at A(a,\ a^2),\ B(b,\ b^2)\ (ay=x2y=x^2 respectively. When CC moves on the parabola y=12x2x2y=\frac 12x^2-x-2, find the minimum area bounded by 2 lines l, ml,\ m and the parabola y=x2y=x^2.