Essential Concepts
- The Mean Value Theorem for Integrals states that for a continuous function over a closed interval, there is a value cc such that f(c)f(c) equals the average value of the function. See the Mean Value Theorem for Integrals.
- The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Part 1 shows the relationship between the derivative and the integral. See the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Part 1.
- The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Part 2 is a formula for evaluating a definite integral in terms of an antiderivative of its integrand. The total area under a curve can be found using this formula. See the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Part 2.
Key Equations
- Mean Value Theorem for Integrals
If f(x)f(x) is continuous over an interval [a,b],[a,b], then there is at least one point c∈[a,b]c∈[a,b] such that f(c)=1b−a∫baf(x)dx.f(c)=1b−a∫baf(x)dx. - Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Part 1
If f(x)f(x) is continuous over an interval [a,b],[a,b], and the function F(x)F(x) is defined by F(x)=∫xaf(t)dt,F(x)=∫xaf(t)dt, then F′(x)=f(x). - Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Part 2
If f is continuous over the interval [a,b] and F(x) is any antiderivative of f(x), then ∫baf(x)dx=F(b)−F(a).
Glossary
- fundamental theorem of calculus
- the theorem, central to the entire development of calculus, that establishes the relationship between differentiation and integration
- fundamental theorem of calculus, part 1
- uses a definite integral to define an antiderivative of a function
- fundamental theorem of calculus, part 2
- (also, evaluation theorem) we can evaluate a definite integral by evaluating the antiderivative of the integrand at the endpoints of the interval and subtracting
- mean value theorem for integrals
- guarantees that a point c exists such that f(c) is equal to the average value of the function
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