Latex for limit specitied in result of integral

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The discussion revolves around how to properly format the notation for limits in the result of an integral using LaTeX. Participants are exploring different ways to represent the integration of a function and its limits in mathematical expressions.

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  • One participant asks how to write the notation for limits in LaTeX when integrating a function.
  • Another participant suggests using a subscript and a superscript after the closing bracket to denote limits, providing an example.
  • A third participant shares their approach to writing the integral with limits, including a method for handling taller expressions by "bigifying" the vertical line.
  • Participants express gratitude for the quick responses received.

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Participants generally agree on the methods for writing limits in LaTeX, with multiple approaches presented without any significant disagreement.

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There may be limitations regarding the specific formatting needs for different types of expressions, as some participants mention the need for adjustments based on the height of the expressions.

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When we integrate $f'(x)$ we get $f(x)$ and say we integrate from x = a to b

in the output we write f(x) within square brackets and limit on the right.

how do I write in latex

thanks in advance.
 
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kaliprasad said:
When we integrate $f'(x)$ we get $f(x)$ and say we integrate from x = a to b

in the output we write f(x) within square brackets and limit on the right.

how do I write in latex

thanks in advance.
Just put a subscript $a$ and a superscript $b$ after the closing bracket: $\bigl[f(x)\bigr]_a^b$ gives $\bigl[\,f(x)\bigr]_a^b$ .
 
I usually write
$$\int_{a}^{b}f'(x) \, dx=[f(x)]|_{a}^{b},$$
produced by the code
Code:
\int_{a}^{b}f'(x) \, dx=[f(x)]|_{a}^{b}
But if you have taller expressions, you might need to "bigify" the vertical line thus:
$$\int_{0}^{5}x^4 \, dx=\left[\frac{x^5}{5}\right]\Bigg|_{0}^{5},$$
produced by
Code:
\int_{0}^{5}x^4 \, dx=\left[\frac{x^5}{5}\right]\Bigg|_{0}^{5}
 
Opalg and Ackbach thanks to both of you for quick response
 

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