How to differentiate this integral?

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The discussion focuses on differentiating the integral defined as F(x) = ∫ax f(x) d(g(x)). It establishes that when g(x) is differentiable, the derivative F'(x) is given by the product f(x)g'(x). Conversely, if g(x) is not differentiable at a point, then F(x) is also not differentiable at that point. This highlights the dependency of the differentiability of F(x) on the behavior of g(x).

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Hello,

I have an integral

[tex]F(x) = \int\limits_a^x f(x) d(g(x))[/tex]

and [tex]g(x)[/tex] may and may not be differentiable.

How can I differentiate [tex]d(F(x))[/tex]?

Thanks
 
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At points where g is differentiable F'(x)= f(x)g'(x). At points where g is not differentiable F is not differentiable.
 

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