How does one derived the error bound for approximations?

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The discussion focuses on deriving error bounds for numerical integration methods, specifically the trapezoidal rule, midpoint rule, and Simpson's rule. Participants reference Chapter 5 of a resource from the University of Michigan for detailed explanations. The error bounds are crucial for understanding the accuracy of these approximation techniques in calculus. Mastery of these concepts is essential for anyone involved in numerical analysis or applied mathematics.

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error bounds for trapezoidal rule, midpoint rule, and Simpson's rule. can anyone please show me how to derive the formula?
 
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