Consider$$\int_{-1}^2 e^{-x^2}dx$$
How can I approximate its value using Calculus theory? That is, not using numerical methods such as the trapezoid rule taught in Numerical Mathematics courses?
Ideas:
- Riemann sums (but seems too coarse).
- Use the fact the integral of the function over all the reals equals $\sqrt{\pi}$, but I am not sure how to use it.
- Mean Value Theorem, but again I am not sure how to use it (how to choose the point).
- Taylor series.
Any ideas?