The antiderivative of y = e -x2/2 (graphed below) is not expressible in terms of elementary functions.
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The antiderivative of y = e -x2/2 (graphed below) is not expressible in terms of elementary functions. But we can use numerical methods to estimate a definite integral such as.
a) Estimate using the Trapezoid rule with n = 50. Report your estimate to 6 decimal places. You should use technology to evaluate the sum (I would suggest "www.wolframalpa.com") where if you type ? sum of f(i) from I = 1 to I = 50? the value of 50 I =1 ? f(i) is computed for you!
b) Estimate
using the Simpson?s rule with n = 10. Report your estimate to 6 decimal places. You are encouraged to use technology to help in the calculation.
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