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F(X)=\int[/\frac{1}{1+t^3}<br /> <br /> <br /> <h2>Homework Equations</h2><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <h2>The Attempt at a Solution</h2><br /> I have tried different substitutions to find fog where g(t) = ? But am getting stuck
 
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1+t^3 can be factored. Start by using partial fractions.
 


I tried partial fractions but I landed up with A/(1+t) + B/(1-t+t^2). Cannot find values for A & B that work.
 


Try A/(1+t)+(B*t+C)/(1-t+t^2). If you have a quadratic in the denominator it's not necessarily a constant in the numerator.
 


I got the problem wrong.
F(x)=Integ (1+t^3)^-1 from 0 to x^2. Find F'(x)

How do I proceed
 


That makes your job a lot easier. Look up the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and the Leibniz integral rule. What's the derivative of an integral?
 


The derivative of an integral is the function itself if it is continuous over the specified region. In this case, the function is not continuous at t=-1, But that is not in 0 to x^2.

I don't know how Leibniz rule works here
 


Ok.
F'(x)=d/dx(integ f(t)) over 0 to x^2. = f(x).2x=(1/1+x^6).2x
 


That's not good. Yes, the integral of a function from 0 to x of f(t) is f(x). If the upper limit is not x but some function of x (like x^2) you have to use the chain rule to find d/dx. That's what the Leibniz thing is about.
 
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rapple said:
Ok.
F'(x)=d/dx(integ f(t)) over 0 to x^2. = f(x).2x=(1/1+x^6).2x

Ok, you got it. Good work.
 
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