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Given that f(1) = 0.5, f(2) = 2, f(3) = 1.5, f(4) = a and f(5) = 3. When Simpson's rule(s) is
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used to estimate f(x)dx, the result is 7. Calculate a.
Transcribed Image Text:Given that f(1) = 0.5, f(2) = 2, f(3) = 1.5, f(4) = a and f(5) = 3. When Simpson's rule(s) is %3D %3D %3D used to estimate f(x)dx, the result is 7. Calculate a.
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