Riemann Sums & Definite Integrals
David Brown
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Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers trapezoidal sums as a method to approximate the area under a curve, which relates to definite integrals. It includes how to calculate a trapezoidal sum, especially with equal intervals, and how to recognize over and underestimates based on concavity. A worked example using table data is provided, along with practice questions and key terms in a glossary.
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What is the primary purpose of using a trapezoidal sum? 🤔
To find the exact derivative of a function
To approximate the area under a curve
To find the roots of a polynomial
To calculate the slope of a tangent line