Derivative and integral using calculus foundamental theorem

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The problem involves applying the fundamental theorem of calculus to find the derivative of a definite integral, specifically \(\frac{d}{dx}(\int_{2}^{x}\frac{t^{3/2}}{\sqrt{t^2+17}}dt)\). The original poster attempts to apply the theorem but expresses uncertainty about the correctness of their approach and results.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the application of the fundamental theorem of calculus, with some questioning the correctness of the original poster's differentiation and the presence of typos in their notation. There is also a discussion about the implications of treating \(x\) as a function of \(t\) and the resulting interpretations.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing feedback on notation and clarifying the application of the theorem. Some guidance has been offered regarding the need to correctly identify the variable of differentiation, and there is acknowledgment of the original poster's confusion.

Contextual Notes

There are noted typos and potential misunderstandings regarding the differentiation process, which may affect the clarity of the problem setup. The original poster has expressed a desire to clarify their approach and resolve the issues raised by other participants.

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Homework Statement


The statement says:using the calculus fundamental theorem find:
[tex]\displaystyle\frac{d}{dx}(\displaystyle\int_{2}^{x}\displaystyle\frac{t^{3/2}}{\sqrt[ ]{t^2+17}}dt)[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution


I thought that what I should do is just to apply Barrow, and then I'd have:

[tex]\displaystyle\frac{d}{dx}(\displaystyle\int_{2}^{x}\displaystyle\frac{t^{3/2}}{\sqrt[ ]{t^2+17}}dt)=-\displaystyle\frac{x^{3/2}}{\sqrt[ ]{x^2+17}}[/tex]

Is this right?

I've tried it on the hard way too, but then:

[tex]t=\sqrt[ ]{17}\sinh u[/tex]
[tex]dt=\sqrt[ ]{17}\cosh u du[/tex]

[tex]\displaystyle\frac{d}{dx}(\displaystyle\int_{2}^{x}\displaystyle\frac{t^{3/2}}{\sqrt[ ]{t^2+17}dt})=\displaystyle\frac{d}{dx}(\sqrt[3]{17}\displaystyle\int_{2}^{x}\sqrt[3]{\sinh^2 u}du)[/tex]

I don't know how to solve the last integration.

Bye there.
 
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Well, you have at least one typo; do you have two of them? The dt should not be in the denominator. And is the d/dt at the beginning typed correctly or is it supposed to be d/dx?
 
I've corrected the typos. Thanks LCKurtz. Its d/dt.
 
It doesn't make any sense. Are you sure you don't mean d/dx? Otherwise, the answer is zero, assuming x is not a function t.
[tex] \displaystyle\frac{d}{dt}(\displaystyle\int_{2}^{x }\displaystyle\frac{t^{3/2}}{\sqrt[ ]{t^2+17}}dt) = \frac{d}{dt} (F(x) - F(2) ) = 0[/tex]
 
Sorry, you're right. I'll edit right now.

l'Hôpital said:
It doesn't make any sense. Are you sure you don't mean d/dx? Otherwise, the answer is zero, assuming x is not a function t.
[tex] \displaystyle\frac{d}{dt}(\displaystyle\int_{2}^{x }\displaystyle\frac{t^{3/2}}{\sqrt[ ]{t^2+17}}dt) = \frac{d}{dt} (F(x) - F(2) ) = 0[/tex]

How can I find F(x)?
 
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If you use the fundamental theorem of calculus, you don't need to find F(x). That's the point of the problem.
 
Thanks.
 
Telemachus said:

Homework Statement


The statement says:using the calculus fundamental theorem find:
[tex]\displaystyle\frac{d}{dx}(\displaystyle\int_{2}^{x}\displaystyle\frac{t^{3/2}}{\sqrt[ ]{t^2+17}}dt)[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution


I thought that what I should do is just to apply Barrow, and then I'd have:

[tex]\displaystyle\frac{d}{dx}(\displaystyle\int_{2}^{x}\displaystyle\frac{t^{3/2}}{\sqrt[ ]{t^2+17}}dt)=-\displaystyle\frac{x^{3/2}}{\sqrt[ ]{x^2+17}}[/tex]

Is this right?
You might have this completely figured out by now, but just in case you haven't, that minus sign shouldn't be there on the right side of the equation.
 
Yep, at the beginning I thought of it as [tex]\displaystyle\frac{d}{dx}(\displaystyle\int_{x}^{2}\displaystyle\frac{t^{3/2}}{\sqrt[ ]{t^2+17}}dt)=[/tex]. Now I've realized that it was wrong :P

Thanks to all of you people.
 

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