Topic explanation

Standard explanation

The trapezoidal rule estimates area from strips; refine the partition and compare results.

Key points

• Numerical integration and checking
• rule
• worked example
• Numerical integration and checking: The trapezoidal rule estimates area from strips; refine the partition and compare results.
• CONCEPT AND RULE: The trapezoidal rule estimates area from strips; refine the partition and compare results.
• METHOD: For numerical integration and checking, identify the given information and required result. Select t
• The trapezoidal rule estimates area from strips; refine the partition and compare results.
• Worked pattern: One trapezoid on [0,1] for x² gives (12)(0+1)=0.5.

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