Derivative of an integral with both limits as functions of x?

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Homework Statement



Find the derivative of:

\int_{tan(x)}^{2x^{2}} \frac {1}{\sqrt{1+t^{3}}} dt

Homework Equations



\frac{d}{dx} \int_{a}^{x} f(t) dt = f(x)

The Attempt at a Solution



I don't have an attempt because I do not know how to handle the problem... the FTC statement in 'Relevant equations' is only for the integral from a constant to a function of x, right? Help!
 
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