Math Problem Statement
Find the Riemann sum for f(x)=2x-1, -6<=x<=4 with five equal subintervals, taking the sample points to be right endpoints. Explain, with the aid of its graph, what the Riemann sum represents.
Solution
To calculate the Riemann sum for over the interval with five equal subintervals and sample points as right endpoints, we follow these steps:
1. Determine the width of each subinterval ():
2. Identify the right endpoints:
The subintervals are: [ [-6, -4], , [-4, -2], , [-2, 0], , [0, 2], , [2, 4]. ]
The right endpoints are:
3. Evaluate at the right endpoints:
The function is evaluated at each right endpoint:
4. Compute the Riemann sum:
The Riemann sum is:
Substitute values:
Simplify:
5. Interpretation of the Riemann sum:
The Riemann sum represents an approximation of the net area under the curve from to , using rectangles with heights determined by the function values at the right endpoints of each subinterval. Since is linear and crosses the -axis, some areas are negative (where ) and others are positive (where ). The sum combines these areas, reflecting the net signed area.
Graph Illustration:
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- The line over the interval .
- The rectangles used to compute the Riemann sum.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Riemann Sum
Integration
Linear Functions
Area Approximation
Formulas
Riemann sum formula: S = Σ f(x_i) Δx
Theorems
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (as related to integration approximation)
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12
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