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Mathematical Expression Editor
Two young mathematicians discuss cutting up areas.
Check out this dialogue between two calculus students (based on a true
story):
Devyn
I’m tired of Riemann sums.
Riley
Can’t we use high school geometry to compute integrals?
Which curves are good for using high school geometry to compute the area?
Answer
will vary.
Which curves are good for using Riemann sums to compute the area?