AP Calculus AB :: 2007-2008 :: Shubleka Name______________________________

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1. Using the formal definition of the definite integral, prove that .
a
3
HINT: ∆x = b−a
n , x0 = a, xi = a + i∆x, xn = b
9 9 9

2. If ∫ f ( x) dx = 37 and ∫ g ( x) dx = 16 , find ∫ [ 2 f ( x) + 3g ( x)] dx .

0 0 0
2π

3. Use the comparison property to find an estimate for ∫π ( x − 2sin x ) dx .