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Calculus II For Dummies, 2nd Edition
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Calculus II For Dummies, 2nd Edition

by Zegarelli
January 2012
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
384 pages
8h 37m
English
For Dummies
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Chapter 9

Forging into New Areas: Solving Area Problems

In This Chapter

arrow Evaluating improper integrals

arrow Solving area problems with more than one function

arrow Measuring the area between functions

arrow Finding unsigned areas

arrow Understanding the Mean Value Theorem and calculating average value

arrow Figuring out arc length

With your toolbox now packed with the hows of calculating integrals, this chapter (and Chapter 10) introduces you to some of the whys of calculating them.

I start with a simple rule for expressing an area as two separate definite integrals. Then I focus on improper integrals, which are integrals that are either horizontally or vertically infinite. Next, I give you a variety of practical strategies for measuring areas that are bounded by more than one function. I look at measuring areas between functions, and I also get you clear on the distinction between signed area and unsigned area. ...

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