Differentiation and integration

In summary, there is a request for an explanation of the topics of differentiation and integration in calculus. The response is that these topics are very broad and can be easily found online through sources such as Wikipedia or MathWorld. It is suggested to provide more specific questions to receive a better answer. Additionally, recommendations for websites and resources for beginners in pre-calculus and calculus are mentioned.
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einstein2603
hi there. Can someone explain to me these two topics? thanks
 
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Calculus is a BIG topic. Are there any specifics?
 
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yeah, differentiation and integration as i said in the title
 
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As Hootenanny said, the topic is very big. We can't just "explain" them here while you can fill entire books. We could give a brief introduction, but these things can be easily found on the internet! Try wikipedia for example, or just google for it.
 
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einstein2603 said:
yeah, differentiation and integration as i said in the title

That isn't specific at all. Maybe if you could explain why you want to learn about these topics it would help us to narrow down what exactly you need to know about them..
 
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We could start with a few questions:
1. Do you know what a function is?
2. Do you know what is meant by the word "limit"?
3. Do you know what is meant by "continuity"?
 
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and do you know this is the homework section; there is a whole subforum elsewhere on this site dedicated to these questions.
 
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einstein2603 said:
yeah, differentiation and integration as i said in the title

Differentiation and intergration is pretty much the whole of calculus.
 
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perhaps you guys know of any good web-sites or e-books that cover pre-calculus and calculus maths for newbies...?
 
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turnstile said:
perhaps you guys know of any good web-sites or e-books that cover pre-calculus and calculus maths for newbies...?
There are some sites I often use such as:
+ Wikipedia, this is an online encyclopedia, and it has a lot of mathematical articles.
+ MathWorld, this is Wolfram's site. It has a lot of advanced articles in mathematics.
And of course, one of the most reliable sources is your textbook. :)
 

What is differentiation and integration?

Differentiation and integration are two fundamental mathematical concepts in calculus. Differentiation is the process of finding the rate of change of a function, while integration is the process of finding the area under a curve. Both concepts are closely related and are used to solve various problems in mathematics and science.

Why are differentiation and integration important?

Differentiation and integration are important because they allow us to analyze and understand how quantities change over time. They are used in many areas of science, such as physics, engineering, and economics, to model and solve real-world problems. They are also essential for higher-level mathematics, such as differential equations and multivariable calculus.

What are the basic rules for differentiation?

The basic rules for differentiation include the power rule, product rule, quotient rule, and chain rule. The power rule states that when differentiating a function with a variable raised to a power, the power is multiplied by the coefficient and the power is reduced by one. The product rule states that the derivative of a product of two functions is equal to the first function times the derivative of the second function plus the second function times the derivative of the first function. The quotient rule is similar, but it involves the division of two functions. The chain rule is used to differentiate composite functions.

What are the basic rules for integration?

The basic rules for integration include the power rule, constant multiple rule, sum rule, and substitution rule. The power rule states that when integrating a function with a variable raised to a power, the power is increased by one and divided by the new power. The constant multiple rule states that the constant can be moved outside the integral. The sum rule states that the integral of a sum of two functions is equal to the sum of the integrals of each function. The substitution rule is used to integrate composite functions by substituting a variable with another expression.

How are differentiation and integration used in real life?

Differentiation and integration are used in many real-life applications, such as calculating rates of change, optimizing functions, and finding areas and volumes. They are used in physics to analyze motion and forces, in economics to model supply and demand, and in engineering to design structures and systems. They are also used in data analysis to find patterns and trends in large datasets. In general, differentiation and integration are essential tools for solving problems that involve changing quantities.

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