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Subject Code: CAL 2/MATH 2 Descriptive Title: INTEGRAL CALCULUS Semester/A.Y.: Second Semester of 2020-2021

MODULE 8: THE DEFINITE INTEGRAL

TARGET DEADLINE: April 30, 2021, Friday

INTRODUCTION: In this module, you will formally define the definite integral, give many of its properties and discuss
a couple of interpretations of the definite integral. We will also look at the first part of the Fundamental Theorem of
Calculus which shows the very close relationship between derivatives and integrals.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES: In this module, you will be able to:

• define definite integral;
• identify the properties of definite integral; and
• discuss the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

In this module, we will formally define the definite integral and give many of the properties of definite integrals. Let’s start
off with the definition of a definite integral.

Definition:

The definite integral is defined to be exactly the limit and summation that we looked at in the last module to find the net
area between a function and the x-axis. Also note that the notation for the definite integral is very similar to the notation
for an indefinite integral. The reason for this will be apparent eventually.

There is also a little bit of terminology that we should get out of the way here. The number “a” that is at the bottom of
the integral sign is called the lower limit of the integral and the number “b” at the top of the integral sign is called
the upper limit of the integral. Also, despite the fact that “a” and “b” were given as an interval, the lower limit does not
necessarily need to be smaller than the upper limit. Collectively, we’ll often call “a” and “b” the interval of integration.

Let’s work a quick example. This example will use many of the properties and facts from the brief review of summation
notation.

EXAMPLE 1: Using the definition of the definite integral compute the following.

SOLUTION:

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 Okay, that was a lot of work for a fairly simple function. There is a much simpler way of evaluating these and we will get
to it eventually. The main purpose to this section is to get the main properties and facts about the definite integral out of
the way. We’ll discuss how we compute these in practice starting with the next section.
So, let’s start taking a look at some of the properties of the definite integral.

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 EXAMPLE 2:
Use the results from the first example to evaluate each of the following:

EXAMPLE 3: Evaluate the following definite integral.

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 EXAMPLE 4:

EXAMPLE 5:

There are also some nice properties that we can use in comparing the general size of definite integrals. Here they are.

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 Let’s check out a couple of quick examples using this.

EXAMPLE 6:
Differentiate each of the following.

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 Let’s work a quick example.

EXAMPLE 7: Differentiate the following integral.

EXERCISES:
Directions: Answer the following problems. Show your solutions. No solution would mean no points. Then, take a photo and send it
through the Facebook Page, Mr. Jimbo Antipolo III or click https://www.facebook.com/iamjimbo.official.

A. For problems 1 & 2 determine the value of the given integral given that

1. .

2. .

3. .

4. .

B. For problems 5 & 6, use the definition of the definite integral to evaluate the integral. Use the right end point of each
interval for xi* .

5. .

6. .

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 ASSESSMENT:
Directions: Solve the following.

VALUES INTEGRATION:
Answer these questions:
1. How do you manage your time and balance your obligations – between work at home and duties as student?
2. Is there such thing as definite solution to a problem? Prove your stand.

REFERENCES:
❖ Alferez, Gerald S, (2004). “Introduction to Calculus”. MSA Publishing House, Cainta Rizal.
❖ Dawkins, Paul (2003). “Paul’s Online Notes”. Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas 77710.
❖ Feliciano, Florentino T. and Fausto B. Uy, (1983). “Differential & Integral Calculus”. Merriam
& Webster Bookstore, Inc. Manila, Philippines.
❖ Strang, Gilbert. “Calculus”. Wellesly-Cambridge Press. Retrieved on January 15, 2021 from:
https://ocw.mit.edu/resources/res-18-001-calculus-online-textbook-spring-
2005/textbook/MITRES_18_001_strang_1.pdf
Prepared by

MR. JIMBO J. ANTIPOLO, LPT, MEd

Cal 2/Math 2 Instructor

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