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(a) Write an expression for a Riemann sum of a function . x f x dx Explain the meaning of the notation that you use. (b) If , what is the geometric interpretation of a Riemann sum? Illustrate with a diagram. (c) If takes on both positive and negative values, what is the geometric interpretation of a Riemann sum? Illustrate with a diagram. 2

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Title Essential Calculus (Available Titles CengageNOW) 1 
Author James Stewart
ISBN 9780495014423

(a) Write an expression for a Riemann sum of a function .

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