Calculus is the mathematics that deals with change. It's different from other math you've studied because it deals with changing quantities. Calculus has three main tools: limits, derivatives, and integrals. Limits describe how a function approaches a value. Derivatives describe how a function changes. Integrals give the area under a curve. Calculus can be used to solve a variety of problems, like finding the optimal viewing spot in a theater or designing the perfect soup can.
What is the difference between calculus and algebra?
What are the three main tools of calculus?
What is the fundamental theorem of calculus?
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