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The Legendre equation (1−x2)y′′−2xy′+12y=0(1 - x^2)y'' - 2xy' + 12y = 0 has a polynomial solution with y(0)=0y(0) = 0, y′(0)=1y'(0) = 1. Find ∫01y dx\displaystyle\int_0^1 y\,dx for this solution. Express your answer as a common fraction.