Estimate the area under the graph of f(x)=1/x+2 over the interval [,7] using five approximating rectangles and right endpoints.
Rn= ?
Repeat the approximation using left endpoints.
Ln= ?
The area under the graph of f(x)=1/x+2 over the interval [,7] using five approximating rectangles and right endpoints is approximately Rn = 11.7.
The area under the graph of f(x)=1/x+2 over the interval [,7] using five approximating rectangles and left endpoints is approximately Ln = 11.9.