Derivative of a integral function?

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The discussion focuses on finding the derivative of an integral function, specifically \(\frac{d}{dx}\int^x_y f(x,u)du\). It highlights that under certain assumptions, this can be expressed as \(f(x,x) + \int^x_y \frac{d}{dx}f(x,u)du\). The participants reference Lagrange's formula for derivatives of integrals with variable limits, noting that in this case, \(y\) is treated as a constant since it does not depend on \(x\) or \(u\). This leads to the conclusion that the derivative simplifies due to the independence of \(y\). The discussion provides clarity on how to combine these concepts effectively.
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How does one work the following?

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

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

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

and

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

but how do we put them together?
 
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<br /> \frac{d}{dx}\int^x_y f(x,u)du = \int^x_y \frac{d}{dx}f(x,u)du+f(x,x). <br />
 
Thanks, Pere.
 
In general, Lagrange's formula:
\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

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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