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Using the formula for the length of a curve y=f(x) from a to b
L=∫√(1 + (dy/dx)²)dx

Find the length of the curve:

x=(y³′²∕3)- y¹′²
from y =1 to y=9
Hint: 1 + (dx/dy)² is a perfect square.

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