Using the method of integration find the area bounded by the curve 
1
x
+y
= [Hint: The required region is bounded by lines x + y = 1, x– y = 1, – x + y = 1 and
 – x – y = 1] 376
MATHEMATICS
12 Find the area bounded by curves {(x, y) : y ≥ x2 and y = | x|}