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     The three main concepts that we have learned so far in AP Calculus have been derivatives, definite integrals, and limits:

•  A derivative is the instantaneous rate of change. It shows the slope at a certain point.
•  A definate integral is the area underneath the line of a graph. It is mostly used to find a certain distance.
•  A limit is simply the y number at a certain x point usually shown by a (c) or some other variable. You can only use a limit if the ends of the graph go towards the same (c) point.

     Methods:

• Methods for finding derivatives include taking points extremely close to a given point and finding the slope b/n them. Then you just average them out.
• For integrals we have used to useful methods. One is simply counting the boxes underneath the graph and the other is to use the trap rule. 
  
  
  At this time i have no questions because everything has been pretty simple so far. But this class will probably get harder but i think i can keep up with it.