I Multivariable fundamental calculus theorem in Wald

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The discussion focuses on proving a multivariable fundamental calculus theorem for a differentiable function F: ℝ^n → ℝ. The initial approach involves converting the integral from a one-dimensional case to an n-dimensional context, using a substitution to express F(x) in terms of an integral that defines H(x). However, challenges arise in verifying that H(a) equals the derivative of F at a and in extending the proof to multiple dimensions. The thread references external resources for Taylor series and integrals that could aid in resolving these issues. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for a clear transition from one-dimensional to n-dimensional calculus concepts.
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i want to prove that if ##F:\mathbb{R}^n\to\mathbb{R}## is a differentiable function, then
$$F(x)=F(a)+\sum_{i=1}^n(x^i-a^i)H_i(x)$$
where ##H_i(a)=\frac{\partial F}{\partial x^i}\bigg|_{x=a}##. the hint is that with the 1-dimensional case, convert the integral into one with limits from ##0## to ##1## and then we'll get the 1-dimensional version of what we're trying to prove. then we have to extend it to ##n##-dimensional case. my try is like this -
$$F(x)=F(a)+\int_a^xF'(s)ds$$
if I substitute ##s=(x-a)t+a##, then the above becomes
$$F(x)=F(a)+(x-a)\int_0^1F'((x-a)t+a)dt$$
so the rhs integral should be my ##H(x)## so that ##H(a)=\frac{dF}{dx}\bigg|_{x=a}=F'(a)##

but first problem: if i evaluate the integral, i get ##H(x)=\frac{F((x-a)t+a)}{x-a}\big|_{t=1}-\frac{F((x-a)t+a)}{x-a}\big|_{t=0}=\frac{F(x)-F(a)}{x-a}## but i don't see how ##H(a)=\frac{dF}{dx}\bigg|_{x=a}=F'(a)##

second problem is, how should I extend to the ##n##-dimensional case? the most I can think of is that ##n##-dimensional ##F## will have several component functions ##F_1,\ldots,F_n## - to each of which we can apply the 1-D result, but how does that get us to the final result? Please help
 
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$$x_1,x_2\in\mathbb{R}^m,\quad\int_0^1\frac{d}{ds}f(sx_1+(1-s)x_2)ds=f(x_1)-f(x_2);$$
$$\int_0^1\frac{d}{ds}f(sx_1+(1-s)x_2)ds=\int_0^1\frac{\partial f}{\partial x}(sx_1+(1-s)x_2)ds(x_1-x_2);$$
$$H_i=\int_0^1\frac{\partial f}{\partial x^i}(sx_1+(1-s)x_2)ds$$
ok?
 
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