009B Sample Final 2, Problem 1

Consider the region bounded by the following two functions:

$y=2(-x^{2}+9)$ and $y=0$.

a) Using the lower sum with three rectangles having equal width, approximate the area.

b) Using the upper sum with three rectangles having equal width, approximate the area.

c) Find the actual area of the region.

Foundations:

Solution:

(a)

Step 1:

Step 2:

(b)

Step 1:

Step 2:

(c)

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Step 2:

Final Answer:
(a)
(b)
(c)

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