Mathematics A-Level
Term-by-term integration of sums and differences
What Term-by-term integration of sums and differences means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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Sums, differences and constant multiples are integrated term by term, carrying the constant of integration c.
Topics that use Term-by-term integration of sums and differences
- Integration (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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