Integration reverses differentiation and computes areas. The fundamental theorem of calculus connects the two.
Standard Integrals
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Fundamental Theorem
where .
Area Between Curve and x-axis
. Split at roots if changes sign.
Worked Example
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Practice Problems
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- Find the area between and the x-axis from to .
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Key Takeaways
Integration reverses differentiation (+ constant ).
Definite integral: .
Area below x-axis must be taken as positive.
