Derivative of Integral: Does the $x^2$ Cancel?

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The discussion revolves around the evaluation of the derivative of an integral, specifically examining whether the term $x^2$ cancels out in the process. The scope includes mathematical reasoning and application of the Leibniz Integral Rule.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that the derivative cancels the integral but questions the role of $x^2$.
  • Another participant cites the Leibniz Integral Rule and asks if the discussion can proceed based on that framework.
  • A participant provides specific functions for $g(x)$ and $h(x)$, indicating a potential evaluation of the integral's derivative.
  • There is a mention of an integral to evaluate, specifically $\frac{d}{dx}\int_{x^3}^{10}\frac{dz}{z^2+1}$, with corresponding derivatives for the limits of integration.
  • One participant expresses uncertainty about the original image, suggesting it might depict $x^2$ and provides a derivative result of $\frac{2x}{{x}^{4}+1}$.
  • A later reply confirms that if the lower limit is indeed $x^2$, the derivative evaluates to $-\frac{2x}{x^4+1}$, indicating a specific calculation based on the Leibniz rule.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the interpretation of the integral's limits and the role of $x^2$. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the implications of these interpretations on the derivative calculation.

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There are limitations in clarity regarding the original image and the assumptions about the limits of integration, which may affect the evaluation of the integral's derivative.

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I assume the derivative cancels the intregal but the $x^2$ ?
 
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The Leibniz Integral Rule states:

$$\frac{d}{dx}\int_{g(x)}^{h(x)}f(t)\,dt=f(h(x))h'(x)-f(g(x))g'(x)$$

Can you proceed?
 
$h\left(x\right)=10h'\implies\left(x\right)=0$
$g\left(x\right)={x}^{2} \implies g'\left(x\right)=2x$
$f\left(z\right)=\frac{1}{{z}^{2}}+1$

I think that is $x^2$ it a fuzzy pic

I have to submit to preview the site freezes up if I preview on the edit page
 
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The image is hard to read, but it appear to be that we are asked to evaluate:

$$\frac{d}{dx}\int_{x^3}^{10}\frac{dz}{z^2+1}$$

And if this is the case, then we have:

$$g(x)=x^3\implies g'(x)=3x^2$$

$$h(x)=10\implies h'(x)=0$$

$$f(z)=\frac{1}{z^2+1}$$
 
The original pic looks like $x^2$

So I got
$\frac{2x}{{x}^{4}+1}$

I hope
 
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If the lower limit is $x^2$, then we have:

$$\frac{d}{dx}\int_{x^2}^{10}\frac{dz}{z^2+1}=\frac{1}{10^2+1}\cdot0-\frac{1}{(x^2)^2+1}\cdot2x=-\frac{2x}{x^4+1}$$
 
Cool, always learn a lot from MHB
 

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