The variables of x and y are connected by the relation y = log(a + bx) where a and b are constants. The table below shows values of x and y. x 1 2 3 4 5 6 y 0.857 0.924 0.982 1.033 1.079 1.121 Use the trapezium rule to estimate to 2 decimal places the value of ∫61 ydx.

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The variables of x and y are connected by the relation y = log(a + bx) where a and b are constants. The table below shows values of x and y.

x 1 2 3 4 5 6
y 0.857 0.924 0.982 1.033 1.079 1.121
  • Use the trapezium rule to estimate to 2 decimal places the value of ∫61 ydx.   
  • By drawing a suitable straight line, estimate the values of a and b to 2 significant figures. 

 

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