Today's calculation of Integral 346
Source: 1981 Shibaura Institute of Technology entrance exam
June 20, 2008
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Problem Statement
Suppose that two curves C_1 : y\equal{}x^3\minus{}x, C_2 : y\equal{}(x\minus{}a)^3\minus{}(x\minus{}a) have two intersection points.
Find the maximum area of the figure bounded by .