Calculus is the greatest mathematical breakthrough since the pioneering discoveries of the ancient Greeks. The techniques of calculus are so diverse that they train you to view problems-no matter how difficult-as solvable until proven otherwise. And turning a problem over in your mind, choosing an approach, and working out a solution teaches you to think clearly-which is why calculus is crucial for improving cognitive skills, and why it's a prerequisite for admission to top universities.
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