Basics of Calc

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Limit

Limit

The value that a function approaches as the input approaches a certain point.

Derivative

A measure of how a function changes as its input changes; represents the slope of the tangent line.

Integral

A mathematical object that represents the area under a curve; can be definite or indefinite.

Function

A relation between a set of inputs and a set of possible outputs.

Continuity

A property of a function if it is uninterrupted or unbroken over an interval.

Chain Rule

A formula for computing the derivative of the composition of two or more functions.

Product Rule

A formula used to find the derivative of the product of two functions.

Quotient Rule

A method for finding the derivative of a quotient of two functions.