In: Math
(a) Estimate the area under the graph of
f(x) = 3 + 4x2 from x = −1 to x = 2
using three rectangles and right endpoints.
R3 =
Then improve your estimate by using six rectangles.
R6 =
Sketch the curve and the approximating rectangles for
R3.
Sketch the curve and the approximating rectangles for
R6.
(b) Repeat part (a) using left endpoints.
L3 | = | |
L6 | = |
Sketch the curve and the approximating rectangles for
L3.
Sketch the curve and the approximating rectangles for
L6.
(c) Repeat part (a) using midpoints.
M3 | = | |
M6 | = |
Sketch the curve and the approximating rectangles for
M3.
Sketch the curve and the approximating rectangles for
M6.
(d) From your sketches in parts (a)-(c), which appears to be the
best estimate?
L6M6 R6