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Fundamental Theorem

Overview

The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus unifies derivatives and integrals into a single elegant result — the deepest result of introductory calculus.

Key Concepts

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Part 1: d/dx [∫ₐˣ f(t) dt] = f(x)

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Part 2: ∫ₐᵇ f(x) dx = F(b) − F(a)

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Differentiation and integration are inverse operations

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