Finding the Function and Constant in a Calculus Integration Problem

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Homework Statement



Find function f(x) and constant a such that,

6 + integral f(t)/t^2 dt = 2x limits of integral are a...x




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I am not quite sure how to approach this problem? What area of a calculus text would this type of problem be in?

Thanks in advance!


The Attempt at a Solution

 
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What are the limits of integration?
 
the limits are, a to x
 
if f(t) = 2 t^2, it seems you'll get the answer