T
F
F
backwards
(Trig. Subst. is not needed)
(Trig. Subst. is not needed)
Note: the new bounds of integration are . The final answer comes with recognizing that and that .
rational
The interval of integration is finite, and the integrand is continuous on that interval.
converges; could also state .
diverges
diverges
diverges
diverges
diverges
diverges
diverges; Limit Comparison Test with .
diverges; Limit Comparison Test with .
converges; Direct Comparison Test with .
converges; Direct Comparison Test with .
converges; Direct Comparison Test with .
F
They are superseded by the Trapezoidal Rule; it takes an equal amount of work and is generally more accurate.
Trapezoidal Rule:
Simpson’s Rule:
Trapezoidal Rule:
Simpson’s Rule:
Trapezoidal Rule:
Simpson’s Rule:
Trapezoidal Rule:
Simpson’s Rule:
Let , so that , , and . Therefore, and , and .