Approximate the Area Under the Curve and Above the X-Axis $$f ( x ) = 5 x - 1 \text { from } x = 1 \text { to } x = 4 ; n = 2$$

question 58

Multiple Choice

Approximate the area under the curve and above the x-axis using n rectangles. Let the height of each rectangle be given
by the value of the function at the right side of the rectangle.
- $$f ( x ) = 5 x - 1 \text { from } x = 1 \text { to } x = 4 ; n = 2$$

• A) 55.75
• B) 25.75
• C) 35.75
• D) 45.75

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