approximate using the trapezoidal rule by dividing the interval 1
Hi, if you divide the interval into 4 subintervals each sub interval is of length one. Now the value of the function at 1,2,3,4,5 are 6,3,2,3/2,6/5. For example for the trapezoid on top of the first interval, the area is (6+3)/2 * 1 = 9/2. Do the same thing for the other sub intervals and add them all at the end to approximate the integral.
i did that but got the wrong answer
actually i see the mistake thanks i was multiplying by two instead of a half lol silly mistake thanks for pointing it out:)
glad it works for you :). Should you need any help when I am not around you can ask me here: http://www.ask.watchmath.com
thanks heaps ur champ :)
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