Fundamental Theorem Of Calculus problems help

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The discussion revolves around solving problems using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Participants seek clarification on the correct interpretation of the limits in the integrals for functions g(x) and h(x). There is confusion regarding whether the limits should be written as g(x) = ∫[4x to 8x] or g(x) = ∫[8x to 4x], as this affects the derivative results. Additionally, the correct formulation of h(x) is debated, with suggestions to simplify the problem for better understanding. Clear definitions and proper notation are emphasized as crucial for accurately applying the theorem.
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Fundamental Theorem Of Calculus problems help!

Homework Statement



A))))

Find the derivative of
g(x)=∫[8x to 4x] (u+7)/(u-4) dx


B)))
Use part I of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to find the derivative of
h(x) = ∫[sin(x) to -3] (cos(t^3)+t)dt


C)))
F(x) = ∫[ 1 to √3] s^3/(3+5s^4) dx



Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



I tried to do
F(b)b' - F(a)a'
but I am not confident with my answer.
 
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raepal said:

Homework Statement



A))))

Find the derivative of
g(x)=∫[8x to 4x] (u+7)/(u-4) dx


B)))
Use part I of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to find the derivative of
h(x) = ∫[sin(x) to -3] (cos(t^3)+t)dt


C)))
F(x) = ∫[ 1 to √3] s^3/(3+5s^4) dx



Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



I tried to do
F(b)b' - F(a)a'
but I am not confident with my answer.
What does part I of the Fundamental Thm. of Calculus say?
 


raepal said:

Homework Statement



A))))

Find the derivative of
g(x)=∫[8x to 4x] (u+7)/(u-4) dx


B)))
Use part I of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to find the derivative of
h(x) = ∫[sin(x) to -3] (cos(t^3)+t)dt


C)))
F(x) = ∫[ 1 to √3] s^3/(3+5s^4) dx




Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



I tried to do
F(b)b' - F(a)a'
but I am not confident with my answer.

Are you sure you mean g(x) = ∫[8x to 4x] (u+7)/(u-4) dx in A)? As written, this means
g(x) = \int_{8x}^{4x} \frac{u+7}{u-4} \, du . (Where you wrote 'dx' I assume you mean 'du'.) The point is: what are the limits, and where they go? If you actually want g(x) = \int_{4x}^{8x} \frac{u+7}{u-4} \, du, you would need to write
∫[4x to 8x] (u+7)/(u-4) du. The answers for g'(x) are different in these two cases. Which one do you really mean?
 


Ray Vickson said:
Are you sure you mean g(x) = ∫[8x to 4x] (u+7)/(u-4) dx in A)? As written, this means
g(x) = \int_{8x}^{4x} \frac{u+7}{u-4} \, du . (Where you wrote 'dx' I assume you mean 'du'.) The point is: what are the limits, and where they go? If you actually want g(x) = \int_{4x}^{8x} \frac{u+7}{u-4} \, du, you would need to write
∫[4x to 8x] (u+7)/(u-4) du. The answers for g'(x) are different in these two cases. Which one do you really mean?

It's the second one that you stated.
here is it:
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Is this problem B?
You wrote "h(x) = ∫[sin(x) to -3] (cos(t^3)+t)dt"

From your response to Ray, I think this is the function.

$$ h(x) = \int_{-3}^{sin(x)}(cos(t^3) + t)dt$$

Can you work the problem below? This is a little easier, and if you can work it, the one above is only a little harder.
$$ h(x) = \int_{-3}^x(cos(t^3) + t)dt$$

Let me ask again, what does the first part of the Fundamental Thm. of Calculus say?For problem C you wrote "F(x) = ∫[ 1 to √3] s^3/(3+5s^4) dx"

I can only guess at what you meant, which might be this:
$$ F(x) = \int_1^{\sqrt{3}} \frac{s^3}{3 + 5s^4} ds$$

If this is the problem, it's very easy.
 
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