Solving Riemann Sums: a=3,b=8 & a=5,b=10, What is f(x) & g(x)?

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The discussion focuses on solving Riemann sums for the definite integrals defined by the expressions involving limits as n approaches infinity. Specifically, the Riemann sums presented are Sqrt(5+5/n) * (5/n) for the interval [3, 8] and Sqrt(5+10/n) * (5/n) for the interval [5, 10]. The participants seek to identify the functions f(x) and g(x) corresponding to these sums. The key takeaway is that the limit of these Riemann sums represents the definite integrals of the functions over the specified intervals.

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The following sum
Sqrt(5+5/n) * (5/n) + Sqrt(5 +10/n) * (5/n)...

is a right Riemann sum for the definite integral
a=3 and b= 8

what does f(x) equal? I got a and b but could not find f(x)

It is also a Riemann sum for the definite integral
Sqrt(5+5/n) * (5/n) (same as above)

With the same sum, we got a different a and b
a=5 and b=10
What is g(x)?
The limit of these Riemann sums as n approaches infinity = ?
 
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