Find the approximate area between the curve f(x)=-2x + 32x + 5 and the x-axis on the interval (0,16] using 4 rectangles. Use the left endpoint of each rectangle to determine the height.
A.2304 square units
B.576 square units
C.320 square units
D. 1360 square units
I'm assuming that the function is f(x) = -2x2 + 32x + 5.
To divide the interval (0,16] into four rectangles, the dividing points are: 0, 4, 8, 12, 16
The left-hand endpoints are: 0, 4, 8, and 12.
f(0) = 5
f(4) = 101
f(8) = 133
f(12) = 101
To find the areas of the rectangles, multiply each height by its width (which is 4).
5x4 + 101x4 + 133x4 + 101x4 = 1360