How do I do definite integrals?

A definite integral is an indefinite integral with set limits. If we consider integration as a way of calculating the area under a curve, a definite integral calculates the area under the curve between two points. 

To perform a definite integral, we follow the same initial steps, raising the power and dividing by the new power. We then substitute in the two limits. The difference of the two values is the answer. 

(I would do an example and use diagrams for this)

CJ
Answered by Charlie J. Maths tutor

3613 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

Solve the following inequality and shade the region to which it applies on a graph. 10x(squared) < 64x - 24


R=1000e^-ct , it takes 5730 years for half of the substance to decay a. find the number of atoms at the start of the decay. b. calculate the number of atoms left when t=22920. c. sketch the function.


(A) express 4^x in terms of y given that 2^x = y. (B) solve 8(4^x ) – 9(2^x ) + 1 = 0


Express 2x^2 +8x +7 in the form A(x+B)^2 + C, where A, B and C are constants


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning