Use a Finite Approximation to Estimate the Area Under the Graph

question 20

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) = 1 - x² between x = -1 and x = 1 using the "midpoint rule" with two rectangles of equal width.

• A) 0.75
• B) 0.5
• C) 2
• D) 1.5

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