Calculus Essentials For Dummies
Just the key concepts you need to score high in calculusFrom limits and differentiation to related rates and integration, this practical, friendly guide provides clear explanations of the core concepts you need to take your calculus skills to the next level. It's perfect for cramming, homework help, or review.Test the limits (and continuity) — get the low-down on limits and continuity as they relate to critical concepts in calculusRide the slippery slope — understand how differ-entiation works, from finding the slope of a curve to making the rate-slope connectionIntegrate yourself — discover how integration and area approximation are used to solve a bevy of calculus problemsWork it out — arm yourself with the problem-solving skills you need to crack calculus code, from using the integral to analyzing arc length, and everything in betweenOpen the book and find:What calculus is and why it worksDifferentiation rulesIntegration techniques you'll need to knowThe fundamental theorem of calculus (and why it works)Optimization problemsHow to calculate volumes of unusual solidsHow to work with linear approximationReal-world examples of calculusLearn to:Exactly what you need to know to conquer calculusThe "must-know" formulas and equationsCore calculus topics in quick, focused lessons