Session 54: The Second Fundamental Theorem and ln(x)

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We know that the natural log is the antiderivative of 1/x. This helps us better understand ln(x).

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» Clip 1: Alternate Definition of Natural Log (10 min)
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From Lecture 21 of 18.01 Single Variable Calculus, Fall 2006

» Clip 2: Log of a Product (4 min)
» Accompanying Notes (PDF)

From Lecture 21 of 18.01 Single Variable Calculus, Fall 2006

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