Use a fiNite Approximation to Estimate the Area Under the Graph

question 10

Multiple Choice

Use a finite approximation to estimate the area under the graph of the given function on the stated interval as
instructed.
- $f ( x ) = \frac { 1 } { x }$ between $x = 2$ and $x = 6$ using a lower sum with two rectangles of equal width.

• A) \(\frac { 5 } { 2 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { 2 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 5 } { 6 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 3 } { 2 }\)

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