Approximating Areas

  1. $\rhd$ Riemann approximation introduction (6:44) Approximate the area of the region under the curve $f(x)=x^2+1$ bounded by $x=1$ and $x=3$.
  2. $\rhd$ Over and under estimation on Riemann sums (4:00) The graph of $g(x)$ is given. Consider the left and right Riemann sums that would approximate the area under $y=g(x)$ between $x=2$ and $x=8$. Are the approximations underestimations or overestimations?
  3. $\rhd$ Worked example: finding a Riemann sum using a table. (6:38) Given a table of values of a function, find a Riemann sum of that function.
  4. * Practice: Left and right Riemann sums. (4 problems)
  5. $\rhd$ Worked example: over and underestimation of Riemann sums. (4:41) Ordering different areas from least to greatest.
  6. * Practice: Over and underestimation of Riemann sums. (4 problems)
  7. $\rhd$ Midpoint sums (5:28) Approximate the area under the curve $y=x^2+1$ bounded by $x=-1$ and $x=2$ using three rectangles of equal width.