Understanding the incomplete gamma function

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The discussion centers on the evaluation of the lower bound incomplete gamma function, specifically the relationship between the gamma function and its incomplete variant. The user references the equation I(s,x) = P(a,x) Γ(x) and questions the validity of using the relation 1/ux I(s,x) = 1/ux P(a,x) Γ(x) in this context. The inquiry focuses on whether it is permissible to factor out 1/u^x when evaluating the integral from 0 to x, given the presence of a constant in the exponent.

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I know that the gamma function (from 0 to infinity):
\int e-t tx-1 dt = \Gamma(x)

and that the relation exists...

\int e-ut tx-1 dt = 1/ux \Gamma(x)

Now for the lower bound incomplete gamma function... I see that from
http://people.math.sfu.ca/~cbm/aands/page_260.htm (equation 6.5.2):

I(s,x) = P(a,x) \Gamma(x) = \int e-t tx-1 dt (evaluated from 0 to x). Where the far left hand side is the result of the incomplete gamma function (lower bound).

Thus, my question/problem is can we use this relation (second equation) in the evaluation of the lower bound incomplete gamma function.

that:


1/ux I(s,x) = 1/ux P(a,x) \Gamma(x) = \int e-ut tx-1 d (evaluated from 0 to x)

Since we are just pulling out that factor of 1/u^x anyway. This correct? Can we use that relation this way?
 
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badtwistoffate said:
I know that the gamma function (from 0 to infinity):
\int e-t tx-1 dt = \Gamma(x)

and that the relation exists...

\int e-ut tx-1 dt = 1/ux \Gamma(x)

Now for the lower bound incomplete gamma function... I see that from
http://people.math.sfu.ca/~cbm/aands/page_260.htm (equation 6.5.2):

I(s,x) = P(a,x) \Gamma(x) = \int e-t tx-1 dt (evaluated from 0 to x). Where the far left hand side is the result of the incomplete gamma function (lower bound).

Thus, my question/problem is can we use this relation (second equation) in the evaluation of the lower bound incomplete gamma function.

that:1/ux I(s,x) = 1/ux P(a,x) \Gamma(x) = \int e-ut tx-1 d (evaluated from 0 to x)

Since we are just pulling out that factor of 1/u^x anyway. This correct? Can we use that relation this way?

Thus, instead of just a -t in the exponent, there is now a constant with it! So is this legal?
 

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