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Derivative and integral
The derivative is the rate of change at a point. The definite integral is the area under a curve between two points.
The derivative of x³ at 2 is 12. The area under x² from 0 to 3 is 9. Ratio computes both from plain text.
In Ratio
| You type | Ratio shows |
|---|---|
derivative(x^3, 2) | 12 |
integral(x^2, 0, 3) | 9 |