How to read integrals out loud
- How do you read $\int f(x)\, dx = g(x)?$
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The integral of $f(x)$ with respect to $x$ equals $g(x)$. (Reminder, $f(x)$ is read "F - of - X.") - How do you read $$\int_a^b f(x)\, dx = S?$$
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The definite integral of $f(x)$ from $a$ to $b$ equals $S$. - What is the $f(x)$ in $$\int f(x)\, dx$$ called?
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An "integrand." - What is the $f(x)$ in $$\int_a^b f(x)\, dx$$ called?
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Still called an "integrand." - What is the $b$ in $$\int_a^b f(x)\, dx$$ called?
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The "upper limit of the integral." Or just simply, "upper limit." - What is the $a$ in $$\int_a^b f(x)\, dx$$ called?
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The "lower limit of the integral." Or just simply, "lower limit." - What is the $C$ in $$\int 3x^2\,dx = x^3 + C$$ called?
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An "integration constant."