Understanding Integrals: A Basic Question on Integral Calculus

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Hello,
this is a very basic question on integral calculus, but I have a doubt.
If f is a one-variable function from reals to reals, what is the meaning (if any) of computing:

[tex]\int^{b}_{a}f(x)(dx)^2[/tex]

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Above post is an answer. Furthermore, it's correct :smile: What else would anyone want? There is simply no definition of such combination of symbols.