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student[simpson] - numerical approximation to an integral
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Calling Sequence
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simpson(f(x), x=a..b)
simpson(f(x), x=a..b, n)
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Parameters
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f(x)
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algebraic expression in x
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x
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variable of integration
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a
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lower bound on the range of integration
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b
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upper bound on the range of integration
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n
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(optional) indicates the number of rectangles to use
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Description
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The function simpson approximates a definite integral using Simpson's rule. If the parameters are symbolic, then the formula is returned.
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Four equal-sized intervals are used by default.
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The command with(student,simpson) allows the use of the abbreviated form of this command.
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