Find the Number $b$ Such That the Line $y = b$ Divides the Region Bounded by the Curves

question 93

Short Answer

Find the number $b$ such that the line $y = b$ divides the region bounded by the curves $y = x ^ { 2 }$ and $y = 4$ into two regions with equal area.

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