Use the definition of the integral to evaluate the given integral.
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The definition of the integral is given by the limit of a Riemann sum: $$\int_a^b f(x) dx = \lim_{n \to \infty} \sum_{i=1}^n f(x_i^*) \Delta x$$ where $x_i^*$ is a point in the $i$-th subinterval and $\Delta x = \frac{b-a}{n}$. Now, let's evaluate the given Show more…
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