Partial derivative of a multivariable integral?

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The discussion centers on finding the partial derivatives fx and fy of the integral f(x,y) = ∫ (from 1 to xy) e^(t^2) dt. Participants express confusion about applying Leibniz's rule correctly, particularly in moving the derivative inside the integral. The integral of e^(t^2) is noted to lack an elementary form, complicating the approach. A user attempts to apply Leibniz's formula but finds discrepancies in their results, indicating potential misunderstandings in the differentiation process. Clarification on the correct application of the formula and treatment of variables is sought to resolve these issues.
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Homework Statement



Stumped.

Integral: f(x,y) = ∫ (from 1 to xy) of e^(t^2)dt
find both fx and fy

The Attempt at a Solution



I've come up with:
fx(x,y)
= /∂x ∫ (from 1 to xy) of e^(t^2)dt

Not sure where to go... possibly take the integral, the take the partial derivative? I found a solution that moves the derivative into the integral. It just looks like magic to me... not sure what they did. Could someone please break it down for me?

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Leibniz's formula:
\frac{d}{dx}\int_{a(x)}^{b(x)} f(x,t)dt= \frac{db}{dx}f(x,b(x))- \frac{da}{dx}f(x,a(x))+ \int_{a(x)}^{b(x)}\frac{\partial f}{\partial x}dt
For each partial derivative, treat the other variable as a constant of course.
Here, a(x)= 1, b(x)= xy, and f(x,y)= e^{t^2} which does not depend on x or y so that last integral will be 0.

(e^{t^2} does not have an elementary integral so that is NOT the way to go!)
 
I remember from a problem I did a while back that the integral of e^{t^2} is not the way to go.

Here's my attempt at using the Liebnitz formula, but my answer is quite different, so perhaps I'm not using it correctly...

\frac{d}{dx}\int_{1}^{xy} e^{t^2}dt= \frac{d(xy)}{dx}f(x,xy) - \frac{d(1)}{dx}f(x,1)+ 0
\frac{d}{dx}\int_{1}^{xy} e^{t^2}dt= \frac{d(xy)}{dx}e^{(xy)^2} - \frac{d(1)}{dx}e^{1^2}
\frac{d}{dx}\int_{1}^{xy} e^{t^2}dt= 2xye^{(xy)^2} - 2(1)e
\frac{d}{dx}\int_{1}^{xy} e^{t^2}dt= 2xye^{x^2y^2} - 2e

I think my error might be in where I use say f(x,b(x)→f(x,xy)... I'm not sure how to do this. I just substituted xy for t, but that path doesn't seem to utilize the x component, just the t=xy component of the function. Not even sure if that makes sense.
 
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