AP Calculus AB: 9.1.1 Antidifferentiation
This content provides an overview of antidifferentiation—the process of finding a function whose derivative is a given function. It introduces the concept of antiderivatives, outlines how to reverse common derivative rules, and includes simple examples to illustrate the idea.
Antidifferentiation
Key Terms
Antidifferentiation
If you want to undo the derivative, try using the derivative formulas in reverse.
Antidifferentiation is a process or operat...
note
Suppose you are given the derivative of a function. How could you determine what the original function was?
A good start wou...
Find an antiderivative for
f (x) = 0.
F(x)=π
Find a function whose derivative is 1.
x
Find an antiderivative of the function
f (x) = 7e x.
7e^ x
Find an antiderivative of the function
f (x) = x^ 2.
1/3x^3
Related Flashcard Decks
| Term | Definition |
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Antidifferentiation |
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Find an antiderivative for f (x) = 0. | F(x)=π |
Find a function whose derivative is 1. | x |
Find an antiderivative of the function f (x) = 7e x. | 7e^ x |
Find an antiderivative of the function f (x) = x^ 2. | 1/3x^3 |
Suppose you are told that an antiderivative of the function f (x) is F (x). Which of the following is also an antiderivative of f (x)? | F (x) + 5 |
Find an antiderivative of the function f (x) = sec2 2x. | 1/2tan2x |