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A component for a computer is being designed.

The front face of the component is bound between the horizontal axis and the curve

f(x)=ex+e−x4,−1≤x≤1

where x is measured in mm. The component is a prism and is 3 mm in length.

Using the trapezium rule with 6 strips, find an estimate for the volume of the component.


Give the approximate volume of the component, correct to 2 decimal places.