Is this an appropriate assumption

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The discussion revolves around a calculus problem involving the evaluation of a double integral and the application of the fundamental theorem of calculus. Participants are exploring the appropriateness of simplifying a term within the integral for ease of computation.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • The original poster attempts to simplify the expression by replacing a term with a trigonometric function and questions whether this approach is valid. Other participants discuss the necessity of using established calculus rules, such as the fundamental theorem and the chain rule, rather than relying on simplifications.

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The conversation is ongoing, with participants providing clarifications and confirming the need for a structured approach to the problem. There is an acknowledgment of the fundamental theorem's relevance, and some participants are reflecting on their understanding as they prepare for upcoming exams.

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Participants mention the urgency of preparing for finals, indicating a time constraint that may influence their approach to the problem. There is also a reference to a formatting issue with the upper bound of the integral, which may affect clarity in the discussion.

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<br /> \frac{d^2}{dx^2}\,\int_{0}^{x}\Bigg(\int_{1}^{sint}\,\sqrt{1+u^4}\,du\Bigg)\,dt<br />
When solving something like this is it appropriate to look at it (for sake of ease), as just replacing u^4 with \sin{t} then multiplying the original expression by the derivative of \sin{t}?
 
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That upper bound is sint (dont know why it won't show up).
and that's replacing u^4 with sint and the derivative of sint.
 
mateomy said:
<br /> When solving something like this is it appropriate to look at it (for sake of ease), as just replacing u^4 with \sin{t} then multiplying the original expression by the derivative of \sin{t}?
<br /> <br /> What you&#039;re saying sounds vaguely like something you will need to do when you solve the problem correctly. You want to use the fundamental theorem of calculus (twice actually) first. The second time you will also need to use the chain rule, which is what you seem to be trying to say in other words. It&#039;s best to actually use the rules here to take the derivatives rather than try to guess at how things will fit together.
 
Yeah, Fundamental Theorem...exactly what I (wasn't) saying, haha. Thanks. Just clarifying things in my own head; finals in 2 weeks. Thank you for confirming.
 

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