a) Determine the x-intercept of the curve y = x³ - 9x

a) Determine the x-intercept of the curve y = x³ - 9x
b) Use the trapezium rule with 6 strips to find areas bounded by the curve and the x-axis.
c) By using integration, find the exact area bounded by the curve and the x- axis.
d) Calculate the percentage error in using trapezium rule to obtain the area.

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