Derivative of Integral with Limits of 0 and ln x

In summary, to find the derivative of an integral with varying limits, you can use the equation: $$\frac{d}{dx} \int_{a(x)}^{b(x)} f(t) dt = f(b(x))(b'(x)) - f(a(x))(a'(x))$$ In the given problem, we have f(x)= ∫dt/(2 + sin t) with limits a=0 and b=ln x. Applying the above equation, we get the derivative as {[(1)/(2+sin(ln x))] * (1/x)}.
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Justabeginner
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Homework Statement


f(x)= ∫dt/(2 + sin t)
A and B are the lower and upper limits of the integral, respectively, where A is 0, and B is ln x.


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


g(x)= ln x
f(g(x))= ∫1/(2+sin t) dt, with a= 0 and b=g(x)
f'(x)= d/dx ∫1/2+sin x, with a=0, and b=x

Can't figure out what to do next, and pretty sure what I've done so far is wrong^. Any help is appreciated, thanks so much!
 
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Justabeginner said:

Homework Statement


f(x)= ∫dt/(2 + sin t)
A and B are the lower and upper limits of the integral, respectively, where A is 0, and B is ln x.

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution


g(x)= ln x
f(g(x))= ∫1/(2+sin t) dt, with a= 0 and b=g(x)
f'(x)= d/dx ∫1/2+sin x, with a=0, and b=x

Can't figure out what to do next, and pretty sure what I've done so far is wrong^. Any help is appreciated, thanks so much!

Here's an easy way to remember it, and you can spend time proving it if you want to :

$$\frac{d}{dx} \int_{a(x)}^{b(x)} f(t) dt = f(b(x))(b'(x)) - f(a(x))(a'(x))$$
 
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Justabeginner said:
g(x)= ln x
f(g(x))= ∫1/(2+sin t) dt, with a= 0 and b=g(x)*
f'(x)= d/dx ∫1/2+sin x, with a=0, and b=x

The original problem was to find f'(x), right? From *, you have f(g(x)). Now apply chain rule and FTOC to find (f(g(x)))' = d (f(g(x)))/dx.
 
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Thank you both!

Using Zondrina's equation, I get:

{[(1)/(2+sin(ln x))] * (1/x)}

Is this correct?
 
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Justabeginner said:
Thank you both!

Using Zondrina's equation, I get:

{[(1)/(2+sin(ln x))] * (1/x)}

Is this correct?

Try what I suggested - what do you get?
 

FAQ: Derivative of Integral with Limits of 0 and ln x

What is the derivative of an integral?

The derivative of an integral is the original function that was integrated. In other words, if the integral represents the area under the curve of a function, then the derivative represents the slope of that function at a specific point.

How do you find the derivative of an integral?

To find the derivative of an integral, you can use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, which states that the derivative of an integral can be found by evaluating the integrand at the upper limit of integration and then multiplying by the derivative of the upper limit. Another method is to use the chain rule, where you differentiate the integrand and then multiply by the derivative of the lower limit.

Can the derivative of an integral be negative?

Yes, the derivative of an integral can be negative. This can happen when the function being integrated is decreasing, meaning that the area under the curve is decreasing as well. In this case, the derivative of the integral will be negative, representing the negative slope of the function at that point.

What is the relationship between an integral and its derivative?

The relationship between an integral and its derivative is described by the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. This theorem states that the derivative of an integral is the original function being integrated, and the integral of a derivative is the original function plus a constant. This shows that integration and differentiation are inverse operations of each other.

Why is the derivative of an integral important?

The derivative of an integral is important because it allows us to find the rate of change of a function at a specific point. This is useful in many applications, such as calculating velocity and acceleration in physics, finding maximum and minimum values in optimization problems, and analyzing the behavior of functions in economics and other fields.

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