SHORT ANSWER $$\text { Explain why the rule } \int _ { a } ^ { b } d x = b - a \text { holds for any constants } a \text { and } b \text {. }$$

question 248

Essay

SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the
question.
Provide an appropriate response.
- $$\text { Explain why the rule } \int _ { a } ^ { b } d x = b - a \text { holds for any constants } a \text { and } b \text {. }$$

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