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Cross sections refer to the 2D shapes that are obtained when a solid is cut by a plane. They help us understand the shape and properties of the solid.

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The graphs of y = x^2 -4 and y = 2x - x^2 create a bounded area that is the base of a solid. This solid has cross sections that are perpendicular to the 𝑥-axis and form squares. What are the bounds of the integral for the volume of this solid?

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