Geometric approaches to the properties of the definite integral: enhancing understanding through visual demonstrations

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https://doi.org/10.35819/remat2024v10i2id7273

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definite integral, inverse function, area of a symmetry region

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From a purely geometric perspective, this paper provides demonstrations of two properties related to the definite integral. The first one discusses the theorem of the definite integral of a function and its inverse. The second addresses the calculation of the area of a region rotated around the line y = x. The intention is to illustrate that when feasible, it is advantageous to explore the geometric aspects of the elements involved in a property for the purpose of its demonstration. In both cases, we assume only the monotonicity and continuity of the function.

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2024-12-19

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VÁSQUEZ, Julio César Saavedra; LIMA, Márcio Dias de; VAZ, Duelci Aparecido de Freitas. Geometric approaches to the properties of the definite integral: enhancing understanding through visual demonstrations. REMAT: Revista Eletrônica da Matemática, Bento Gonçalves, RS, Brasil, v. 10, n. 2, p. e3011, 2024. DOI: 10.35819/remat2024v10i2id7273. Disponível em: https://periodicos.ifrs.edu.br/index.php/REMAT/article/view/7273. Acesso em: 16 jun. 2026.