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Calculus is the mathmatical study of change. Calculus has two branches, differential calculus and integral calculus.

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Rolle's Theorem

Mathematics; Calculus

In calculus, Rolle's theorem essentially states that a differentiable function which attains equal values at two distinct points must have a point somewhere between them where the first derivative ...

multiple

Mathematics; Calculus

A number that may be divided by another number without any amount left over. For example, 4, 10, and 32 are multiples of 2.

Fundamental theorem of calculus

Mathematics; Calculus

The fundamental theorem of calculus is a theorem that links the concept of the derivative of a function with the concept of the integral. The first part of the theorem, sometimes called the first ...

median

Mathematics; Calculus

The middle number in the sequence of numbers listed from smallest to largest if there is an odd number of numbers.

ordinal number

Mathematics; Calculus

A number, such as 3rd, 11th, or 400th, used in counting to indicate position in series.

negative

Mathematics; Calculus

Less than zero. The minus sign is used to show that a number is negative, such as -2.

minus sign

Mathematics; Calculus

This sign is used to show subtraction, as in 9-5= 4. It is also used to show that a number is negative(less than zero), as in -10.

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