Simpson’s rule uses a combination of the midpoint rules and trapezoid rules, so if you have already calculated the midpoint (M) and trapezoid (T) areas, it’s a simple way to get a more accurate approximation. The subscript 2n in the equation means that if you use M1 and T1, you ...
Inclusive definition Others define a trapezoid as a quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides, classifying the parallelogram as a subtype of a trapezoid. This definition corresponds to its application in higher mathematics, such as calculus. All parallelograms (including rhombuses,rectangle...