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I assume the derivative cancels the intregal but the $x^2$ ?
I assume the derivative cancels the intregal but the $x^2$ ?
The derivative of an integral is the function that describes the rate of change of the original integral function at a given point. It represents the slope of the tangent line to the integral function at that point.
To find the derivative of an integral, you can use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, which states that the derivative of an integral is the original function being integrated. In other words, you can simply "undo" the integration by differentiating the function inside the integral sign.
The $x^2$ term cancels in the derivative of an integral when the original function being integrated has a constant term, i.e. a term without any variables. This is because the derivative of a constant term is 0, so it disappears when differentiating the function inside the integral.
Knowing when the $x^2$ term cancels in the derivative of an integral is important because it simplifies the process of finding the derivative. It allows us to use simpler derivative rules and can save time and effort in solving more complex integrals.
Yes, there are other terms that can cancel in the derivative of an integral, such as constants or other terms without variables. It is important to carefully consider the function being integrated and its derivative before assuming any terms will cancel.