Field Guide/Calculus/Definite integral
Exam essential3 min

Calculate a numerical definite integral

You need the signed accumulation of a function between two bounds.

01

Press these keys

MATH9:fnInt(ENTER

Step 1 of 3. Press MATH.

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Walkthrough

  1. 1
    Open fnInt

    Press MATH → 9:fnInt(. In MathPrint fill lower bound, upper bound, integrand and variable.

  2. 2
    Evaluate

    Press ENTER; the default numerical tolerance is suitable for standard course work.

  3. 3
    Interpret sign

    An integral is signed accumulation; regions below the axis subtract.

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Worked example

Evaluate ∫₀² x² dx.

Answer8/3≈2.667.