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Calculating a Definite Integral From a Graph

Author: ShaNisaa RaSun

The following problem is solved in this video. It is recommended that you try to solve the problem before watching the video. You can click "Answer" to reveal the answer to the problem.

Problem: Use the graph of \(f\) shown below, to find \(\displaystyle{\int^{-3}_{-8} f(x) \ dx}.\)

A graph of a continuous, piecewise function f consisting of straight lines from (-8,6) to (-6,0), from (-6,0) to (-3,-4), from (-3,-4) to (1,-4), from (1,-4) to (4,-6), and from (4,-6) to (8,6)

 

\(\displaystyle{\int^{-3}_{-8} f(x) \ dx} = 0\)

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