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Trapezium Rule question

would using the trapezium rule to work out y=2^x give an overestimate or an under estimate?

as the graph is (sort of) u-shaped instead of n-shaped, i assume this would give an overestimate, but the textbook says underestimate in the mark scheme.
Should be overestimate

Check you've read everything correctly?
Original post by Student403
Should be overestimate

Check you've read everything correctly?


thanks, i agree, this textbook has been known to have mistakes in!
Original post by louisedrake
thanks, i agree, this textbook has been known to have mistakes in!


Alright - good you asked :smile:

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