Derivative of a integral function?

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The discussion revolves around the differentiation of an integral function, specifically the expression \(\frac{d}{dx}\int^x_y f(x,u)du\). Participants explore the application of differentiation rules related to integrals, considering both general cases and specific assumptions about the function \(f\).

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation
  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents the differentiation of the integral and notes that under certain assumptions, \(\frac{d}{dx}\int^x_y f(w,u)du=f(w,x)\) holds true.
  • Another participant proposes that the derivative can be expressed as \(\frac{d}{dx}\int^x_y f(x,u)du = \int^x_y \frac{d}{dx}f(x,u)du + f(x,x)\).
  • A later reply introduces Lagrange's formula for differentiation of integrals with variable limits, suggesting that in this case, \(y\) is treated as a constant since it is independent of both \(x\) and \(u\).

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present differing approaches and interpretations regarding the differentiation of the integral, and no consensus is reached on a singular method or outcome.

Contextual Notes

Assumptions about the function \(f\) and the independence of \(y\) from \(x\) and \(u\) are noted, but the implications of these assumptions remain unresolved.

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How does one work the following?

[tex]\frac{d}{dx}\int^x_y f(x,u)du[/tex]

I know that (given certain assumptions about the function f)

[tex]\frac{d}{dx}\int^x_y f(w,u)du=f(w,x)[/tex]

and

[tex]\frac{d}{dx}\int^c_y f(x,u)du=\int^c_y \frac{df}{dx}(x,u)du[/tex]

but how do we put them together?
 
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[tex] \frac{d}{dx}\int^x_y f(x,u)du = \int^x_y \frac{d}{dx}f(x,u)du+f(x,x). [/tex]
 
Thanks, Pere.
 
In general, Lagrange's formula:
[tex]\frac{d}{dx}\int_{\alpha(x)}^{\beta(x)} f(x,t)dt= f(x,\beta(x))\frac{d\beta}{dx}- f(x, \alpha(x))\frac{d\alpha}{dx}+ \int_{\alpha(x)}^{\beta(x)} \frac{\partial f}{\partial x} dt[/tex]

In this particular problem y is independent of both x and u and can be treated as a constant: dy/dx= 0.
 

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