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Integrals

Definition

Integrals are mathematical tools used to find the area under a curve or to calculate the accumulation of quantities over a given interval.

Related terms

Derivatives: Derivatives are the opposite of integrals. They measure the rate at which something changes at any given point.

Definite Integral: A definite integral calculates the exact value of an integral within specific limits or boundaries.

Indefinite Integral: An indefinite integral represents a family of functions that differ only by a constant. It helps us find antiderivatives and provides general solutions to problems involving integration.

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Study guides (4)

AP Calculus AB/BC - 1.7 Selecting Procedures for Determining Limits
AP Calculus AB/BC - 8.2 Connecting Position, Velocity, and Acceleration of Functions Using Integrals
AP Calculus AB/BC - 9.3 Finding Arc Lengths of Curves Given by Parametric Equations
AP Calculus AB/BC - 9.5 Integrating Vector-Valued Functions

Additional resources (2)

AP Calculus AB/BC - AP Calculus Free Response Question (FRQ) Overview
AP Calculus AB/BC - Unit 10 Overview: Infinite Series and Sequences

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