Connection between summation and integration

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The discussion highlights the connection between summation and integration, illustrating similarities in their mathematical expressions. It points out that both discrete and continuous calculus can reveal insights about each other, suggesting that knowledge of one can inform understanding of the other. The concept of time scales calculus is introduced as a modern field of study that explores these relationships. This area of research has gained traction over the past thirty years, indicating its relevance in current mathematical discourse. Overall, the thread emphasizes the interplay between discrete and continuous functions in calculus.
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I want you note this similarity:
\\ \int xdx=\frac{1}{2}x^2+C \\ \int x^2dx=\frac{1}{3}x^3+C
\\ \sum x\Delta x=\frac{1}{2}x^2-\frac{1}{2}x+C \\ \\ \sum x^2\Delta x=\frac{1}{3}x^3-\frac{1}{2}x^2+\frac{1}{6}x+C

Seems there be a connection between the discrete calculus and the continuous. Exist some formula that make this connection? Given the summation of a function f(x) is possible to know the integral of f(x), or, given the integral of a function f(x) is possible know the summation of f(x)?
 
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This is studied in time scales calculus, a very active field of research today. It's only been around for thirty or so years
 

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