How do you use the fundamental theorem of calculus to find F'(x) given F(x)=int t^2sqrt(1-t^3)dtF(x)=t21t3dt from [0,x]?

1 Answer
Mar 3, 2017

F'(x) = x^2sqrt(1-x^3)

Explanation:

If asked to find the derivative of an integral using the fundamental theorem of Calculus, you should not evaluate the integral

The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus tells us that:

d/dx \ int_a^x \ f(t) \ dt = f(x)

(ie the derivative of an integral gives us the original function back).

We are asked to find:

F'(x) = d/dx F(x)
" " = d/dx \ int_0^x \ t^2sqrt(1-t^3) \ dt
" " = f(x), where f(t)=t^2sqrt(1-t^3) \ \ \ (using FTOC)
" " = x^2sqrt(1-x^3)