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Calculate definite integral

Compute ∫ₐᵇ f(x) dx for polynomials using Simpson's rule.

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∫_0.0000^2.0000 f(x)dx

18.285714

Exact (polynomial): 18.285714

∫(x^6) dx from 0.0000 to 2.0000

Steps

StepDetail
1F(x) = 0.1429x^7
2F(2.0000) − F(0.0000) = 18.285714
3Simpson estimate: 18.285714
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What this result means

Compute ∫ₐᵇ f(x) dx for polynomials using Simpson's rule. ∫ₐᵇ f(x)dx = F(b) − F(a) where F′ = f.

Assumptions

  • Rule dependency: Universal formula.

FTC

∫ₐᵇ f(x)dx = F(b) − F(a) where F′ = f.

Example

∫₀² x² dx = 8/3 ≈ 2.667.

Frequently asked questions

Numeric vs exact?+

Polynomials show exact FTC result; Simpson confirms numerically.