Applications of Integration
Applying definite integrals to calculate the area of regions bounded by curves and lines. Students will use graphing calculators to assist in evaluating areas.
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Applying definite integrals to calculate the area of regions bounded by curves and lines. Students will use graphing calculators to assist in evaluating areas.
Key Questions
- How does a definite integral represent an area?
- How do we find the area between two curves?
- When should we integrate with respect to y instead of x?
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