The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus states that integrating the derivative of a function over an interval gives the total change in the function over that interval, or the integral of a derivative equals the total change in its parent function. The document then provides examples of using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to evaluate integrals and discusses properties like the constant multiple rule, additive interval rule, sum and difference rule, and inequality rule.
1. What does The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus say?
Let the function ƒ be continuous on [a, b] with derivative ƒ'. Then ...
In words: Integrating a rate of change function ƒ' over an interval [a, b]
gives the total change in ƒ, ƒ(b) - ƒ(a), over the same interval.
In other words, the integral of a derivative is the same thing as
the total change in it's parent function over the same interval.
Also recall: