Use the Reimann Sum to calculate the area.

[Painguy]

Homework Statement

Estimate the area of the region under the curve y = ln(x) for 1 ≤ x ≤ 5. Use the left-hand rule with n = 50.

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

Do I really have to do 50 calculations? There has to be a faster way :/ (aside from using the definite integral)

 

[vela]

You're probably meant to use a computer.

 

[Painguy]

well he asked us this question during a test so there has to be a way.