Summary of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

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)=1babaf(x)dx.f(c)=1babaf(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