Find the definite integral by computing an area.
-$$\int _ { 0 } ^ { 7 } \sqrt { 49 - x ^ { 2 } } d x$$
A) $\frac { 49 } { 4 } \pi$
B) $49 \pi$
C) $\frac { 49 } { 4 }$
D) $98 \pi$

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The integral represents the area of a semicircle with radius 7 (since $\sqrt{49-x^2}$ describes a circle centered at the origin with radius 7, and the integral limits from 0 to 7 cover half of it). The area of a full circle is $\pi r^2$, so half of it is $\frac{1}{2} \pi (7)^2 = \frac{49}{2} \pi$. However, since the integral covers only the positive half of the semicircle, we need to consider the symmetry, effectively calculating the area for the full semicircle, which is $\frac{49}{2} \pi$. The correct choice, considering the options, is meant to reflect the area of a semicircle, but there seems to be a misunderstanding in the explanation process. The correct calculation for the area of a semicircle with radius 7 is indeed $\frac{1}{2} \pi (7)^2 = \frac{49}{2} \pi$, which is not directly listed. The closest option, considering the integral represents a semicircle's area, is $\frac{49}{4} \pi$, acknowledging a mistake in the initial explanation process. The correct approach is recognizing the integral as the area of a semicircle, leading to $\frac{49}{2} \pi$, but none of the options exactly match this, suggesting a reevaluation of the answer choices and the explanation. Given the options and the common interpretation of such an integral, the intention might be to consider the area of a quarter circle or a misunderstanding in the formulation of the answer choices. The correct interpretation of the integral as the area of a semicircle with radius 7 should lead to $\frac{49}{2} \pi$, indicating a need for clarification in the provided options and the explanation.

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Find the Definite Integral by Computing an Area $\int _ { 0 } ^ { 7 } \sqrt { 49 - x ^ { 2 } } d x$