Integral Calculator
Calculate definite and indefinite integrals of common functions with step-by-step solutions. Perfect for calculus students, teachers, and professionals working with mathematical analysis.
Integral Calculator
Calculate definite and indefinite integrals of common functions with step-by-step solutions
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Common Integration Rules
• Power Rule: ∫xⁿdx = xⁿ⁺¹/(n+1) + C (n ≠ -1)
• Constant Rule: ∫cdx = cx + C
• Exponential: ∫eˣdx = eˣ + C
• Logarithmic: ∫(1/x)dx = ln|x| + C
• Trigonometric: ∫sin(x)dx = -cos(x) + C
Common Integrals
Understanding Integrals
Integration is the reverse process of differentiation. While derivatives give us the rate of change of a function, integrals give us the accumulated change or the area under a curve.
Indefinite integrals (∫f(x)dx) represent the family of all antiderivatives of a function, including an arbitrary constant C. These are useful for finding general solutions to differential equations.
Definite integrals (∫ₐᵇf(x)dx) give us the exact value of the area under the curve between two points a and b. They have numerous applications in physics, engineering, and economics.
How to Use This Calculator
Key Integration Rules
Power Rule
For f(x) = xⁿ (n ≠ -1), the integral is ∫xⁿdx = xⁿ⁺¹/(n+1) + C. This is the reverse of the power rule for derivatives.
Trigonometric
∫sin(x)dx = -cos(x) + C, ∫cos(x)dx = sin(x) + C, ∫tan(x)dx = -ln|cos(x)| + C.
Exponential & Log
∫eˣdx = eˣ + C, ∫(1/x)dx = ln|x| + C, ∫aˣdx = aˣ/ln(a) + C.