Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Real analysis is a branch of mathematics that deals with the study of real numbers and their properties, including limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration.
Differentiation involves finding the rate at which a function changes by calculating its derivative. It helps us understand slopes and rates of change.