How do I integrate this equation?

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The discussion focuses on integrating the vector field \(\mathbf{F}(x, y) = (y, 2x)\) and specifically calculating the x-component \(F_x(x, 0)\) at the point \((x, 0)\). The user demonstrates that by substituting \(y = 0\) into \(\mathbf{F}\), the result is \(\mathbf{F}(x, 0) = (0, 2x)\), leading to the conclusion that \(F_x(x, 0) = 0\). Additionally, the computation for \(F_y(1, y)\) follows a similar approach, confirming the method's validity.

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I can see how to get to

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/3193/integral1.jpg

but I'm not sure how the integral works

I can integrate normal linear equations, trigonometric equations ect..

someone please show me qualitatively
 
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F_x(x, 0) means the x-component of \mathbf{F} at the point (x, 0). Since \mathbf{F}(x, y) = (y, 2x), you compute \mathbf{F}(x, 0) = (0, 2x), therefore F_x(x, 0) = 0. The computation of F_y(1, y) is similar.
 

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