How do you use the fundamental theorem of calculus to find F'(x) given F(x)=int t^2sqrt(1-t^3)dtF(x)=∫t2√1−t3dt 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) , wheref(t)=t^2sqrt(1-t^3) \ \ \ (using FTOC)
" " = x^2sqrt(1-x^3)