Mathematics A-Level
definite integral definition
What definite integral definition means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for WJEC.
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The exact definite integral written as the limit of the sum of f(x) δx as δx tends to zero.
Topics that use definite integral definition
- Integration (A2 Unit 3: Pure Mathematics B) (WJEC A-Level)
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