Derivative of Integral with Limits of 0 and ln x

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The discussion revolves around finding the derivative of an integral with variable limits, specifically from 0 to ln x, involving the function f(x) defined as the integral of 1/(2 + sin t) with respect to t.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the application of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and the chain rule in the context of differentiating an integral with variable limits. There are attempts to express the derivative in terms of the limits and the integrand.

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Some participants have provided guidance on using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and have suggested applying the chain rule. There is ongoing exploration of the derivative expression, with participants checking the correctness of their derived results.

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There is a mention of uncertainty regarding the correctness of the attempts made so far, and participants are encouraged to verify their results based on the provided guidance.

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Homework Statement


f(x)= ∫dt/(2 + sin t)
A and B are the lower and upper limits of the integral, respectively, where A is 0, and B is ln x.


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


g(x)= ln x
f(g(x))= ∫1/(2+sin t) dt, with a= 0 and b=g(x)
f'(x)= d/dx ∫1/2+sin x, with a=0, and b=x

Can't figure out what to do next, and pretty sure what I've done so far is wrong^. Any help is appreciated, thanks so much!
 
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Justabeginner said:

Homework Statement


f(x)= ∫dt/(2 + sin t)
A and B are the lower and upper limits of the integral, respectively, where A is 0, and B is ln x.

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution


g(x)= ln x
f(g(x))= ∫1/(2+sin t) dt, with a= 0 and b=g(x)
f'(x)= d/dx ∫1/2+sin x, with a=0, and b=x

Can't figure out what to do next, and pretty sure what I've done so far is wrong^. Any help is appreciated, thanks so much!

Here's an easy way to remember it, and you can spend time proving it if you want to :

$$\frac{d}{dx} \int_{a(x)}^{b(x)} f(t) dt = f(b(x))(b'(x)) - f(a(x))(a'(x))$$
 
Justabeginner said:
g(x)= ln x
f(g(x))= ∫1/(2+sin t) dt, with a= 0 and b=g(x)*
f'(x)= d/dx ∫1/2+sin x, with a=0, and b=x

The original problem was to find f'(x), right? From *, you have f(g(x)). Now apply chain rule and FTOC to find (f(g(x)))' = d (f(g(x)))/dx.
 
Thank you both!

Using Zondrina's equation, I get:

{[(1)/(2+sin(ln x))] * (1/x)}

Is this correct?
 
Justabeginner said:
Thank you both!

Using Zondrina's equation, I get:

{[(1)/(2+sin(ln x))] * (1/x)}

Is this correct?

Try what I suggested - what do you get?
 

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