Class Notes of September 12, 2008 – Andrew Totta
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008Integrals:
Trapezoids
Definition = geometric shape a total of four sides, at least two of the sides must be parallel
Find The Area of a Trapezoid:
Equation = (Trapezoid Area) http://math.about.com/library/blmeasurement.htm
-Use this site as reference to b1, b2, and height:
http://illuminations.nctm.org/Lessons/AreaForms/Trapezoid3.jpg
Why Are Trapezoids Important?:
-One can use trapezoids to determine a fairly accurate definite integral.
(definite integral = space underneath function line or curve that [...]
