Provide an Appropriate Response

question 57

Multiple Choice

Provide an appropriate response.
-Given that we know the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, why would we want to develop numerical methods for definite integrals?
i) Antiderivatives are not always expressible in closed form.
ii) Numerical methods are a good excuse to use our graphics
calculator.
iii) The function f(x) may not be continuous on [a,b]

• A) Only iii is correct.
• B) Only ii is correct.
• C) Only i is correct.
• D) Both i and iii are correct.

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