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Using trapezoid rule, estimate the area under the curve y = 1/2x² - 2 bounded by lines, x =2 and x=8 and x –axis use...

Using trapezoid rule, estimate the area under the curve y = 1/2x² - 2 bounded by lines, x =2 and x=8 and x –axis use six strips.

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Coordinates: 0,2.5,6.0,10.5,16.0,22.5,30
A= ½ x1 (6+30)
+2(2.5+6.0+10.5+16.0+22.5)
= 72.5

Kavungya answered the question on November 18, 2019 at 12:11

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