Post by speakertoanimals on Jan 11, 2011 14:34:28 GMT 1
I should just point out that what others have said is an explanation of HOW to do calculus in algebraic terms, not solely an explanation of what calculus IS, and I think my graphs stuff is a better example of that.
Slopes and areas under graphs, that is what it IS, the algebra is just HOW to do it if you have a mathematical expression for the curve, and is based on what I said about slopes and areas.
The graph-based picture I think also gives you a handle on the multidimensional case, more than one variable, even as far as partial derivatives if you want to get into that.
Slopes and areas under graphs, that is what it IS, the algebra is just HOW to do it if you have a mathematical expression for the curve, and is based on what I said about slopes and areas.
The graph-based picture I think also gives you a handle on the multidimensional case, more than one variable, even as far as partial derivatives if you want to get into that.