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What is the result of this derivative: [tex]\frac{d}{da}[/tex][tex]\int^{\infty}_{a} f_{1}(ax)f_{2}(x)dx[/tex]
The discussion focuses on calculating the derivative of an integral using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Specifically, it examines the expression \(\frac{d}{da}\int^{\infty}_{a} f_{1}(ax)f_{2}(x)dx\) and introduces the function \(g(a, b) = \int_a^\infty f_1(bx)f_2(x) \,dx\). The application of the chain rule leads to the result \(\frac{d}{da} g(a, a) = g_1(a, a) + g_2(a, a)\), where \(g_1\) and \(g_2\) represent the partial derivatives of \(g\) with respect to its arguments. The discussion emphasizes the importance of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and the technique of moving the derivative under the integral sign for accurate calculations.
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