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Definition
If F and f are two functions on [a, b] such that
d
F (x) = F 0 (x) = f (x),
dx
we say f is the derivative of F , and F is an antiderivative of f .
Math 105 (Section 204) Definite and indefinite integrals, Fundamental theorem of calculus 2011W T2 1/8
Antiderivatives or indefinite integrals
Definition
If F and f are two functions on [a, b] such that
d
F (x) = F 0 (x) = f (x),
dx
we say f is the derivative of F , and F is an antiderivative of f .
Math 105 (Section 204) Definite and indefinite integrals, Fundamental theorem of calculus 2011W T2 2/8
Examples of indefinite integrals : the power rule
Math 105 (Section 204) Definite and indefinite integrals, Fundamental theorem of calculus 2011W T2 3/8
Indefinite integrals: some more examples
e ax
Z
e ax dx = + C,
a
Z
1
sin(ax) dx = − cos(ax) + C ,
a
Z
1
cos(ax) dx = sin(ax) + C ,
a
Z
1
sec 2 ax dx = tan(ax) + C ,
a
Z
1
sec(ax) tan(ax) dx = sec(ax) + C .
a
Math 105 (Section 204) Definite and indefinite integrals, Fundamental theorem of calculus 2011W T2 4/8
An exercise
2x −7/2
A. − x1 − 7 +C
2x −7/2
B. − x1 + 7 +C
C. − x1 (1 + 2
√
3 x
) +C
D. − x1 (1 − 2
√
3 x
) +C
Math 105 (Section 204) Definite and indefinite integrals, Fundamental theorem of calculus 2011W T2 5/8
Definite vs indefinite integral: is there a connection?
Math 105 (Section 204) Definite and indefinite integrals, Fundamental theorem of calculus 2011W T2 6/8
Computation of the area function: Example 1
A. constant
B. linear
C. quadratic
D. always positive
Math 105 (Section 204) Definite and indefinite integrals, Fundamental theorem of calculus 2011W T2 7/8
Computation of the area function: Example 1
A. constant
B. linear
C. quadratic
D. always positive
Math 105 (Section 204) Definite and indefinite integrals, Fundamental theorem of calculus 2011W T2 7/8
Area function: Example 2
A. constant
B. linear
C. quadratic
D. always increasing
Math 105 (Section 204) Definite and indefinite integrals, Fundamental theorem of calculus 2011W T2 8/8
Area function: Example 2
A. constant
B. linear
C. quadratic
D. always increasing
Math 105 (Section 204) Definite and indefinite integrals, Fundamental theorem of calculus 2011W T2 8/8