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The area under y = f(x) from x = a to x = b is obtained by adding
Ainscribed circular sectors
Brectangles on the axes only
Conly two large triangles
Dmany thin elementary strips
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. many thin elementary strips
The region is cut into very thin strips of area y dx, and the integral sums them.
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