Can you differentiate definite integrals with respect to x?

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The discussion centers on the differentiation of definite integrals with respect to the variable x. It is established that the expression \(\int_a^b (M(x) + h(x))^2 dx\) results in a constant value, as definite integrals yield numerical results rather than functions of x. Consequently, differentiating such constants with respect to x results in a trivial identity, 0 = 0. The conversation highlights a common misunderstanding regarding the application of differentiation to definite integrals.

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Are these steps correct , The problem statement and the proof are in the attached file

Excuse me , I'm not so good at proofs
 

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First, this should not be posted under "Learning Materials". This area is for tutorials, not questions, so I am moving it to the homework section.

Second, you have
[tex]\int_a^b\left(M(x)+ h(x)\right)^2 dx= \int_a^b M^2(x)+ h^2(x) dx[/tex]
and "differentiate with respect to x". Since those are definite integrals, they are numbers, constants, not functions of x and "differentiating with respect to x" just gives 0= 0.
 

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