Area Calculation Using Definite Integration

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Determine the exact area bounded by the curve \(y = x^2\), the x-axis, and the vertical lines \(x = 1\) and \(x = 3\).

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Compute the antiderivative of \(x^2\) and evaluate it between the given limits.

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\(\frac{26}{3}\) square units

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