Math Problem Statement

Use part one of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to find the derivative of the function y = ∫[√x to π/6] θ tan(θ) dθ.

Solution

The image shows the integral expression:

y=xπ6θtan(θ)dθy = \int_{\sqrt{x}}^{\frac{\pi}{6}} \theta \tan(\theta) \, d\theta

This is an application of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and we are asked to find its derivative with respect to xx.

Step-by-step solution:

To apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (Part 1), we first recognize that the function yy is defined as an integral with a variable limit of integration (x\sqrt{x}).

The derivative of such an integral with respect to xx can be found using Leibniz’s rule:

ddx(a(x)b(x)f(θ)dθ)=f(b(x))b(x)f(a(x))a(x)\frac{d}{dx} \left( \int_{a(x)}^{b(x)} f(\theta) \, d\theta \right) = f(b(x)) \cdot b'(x) - f(a(x)) \cdot a'(x)

Here, a(x)=xa(x) = \sqrt{x}, and b(x)=π6b(x) = \frac{\pi}{6}. Also, f(θ)=θtan(θ)f(\theta) = \theta \tan(\theta).

  • The derivative of the upper limit b(x)=π6b(x) = \frac{\pi}{6} is 0 since it is a constant.
  • The derivative of the lower limit a(x)=xa(x) = \sqrt{x} is a(x)=12xa'(x) = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{x}}.

Now applying this to the expression:

dydx=(0f(π6))(θtan(θ)θ=x)12x\frac{dy}{dx} = \left( 0 \cdot f\left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right) \right) - \left( \theta \tan(\theta) \bigg|_{\theta = \sqrt{x}} \right) \cdot \frac{1}{2\sqrt{x}}

Thus, the derivative is:

dydx=(xtan(x))12x\frac{dy}{dx} = - \left( \sqrt{x} \cdot \tan(\sqrt{x}) \right) \cdot \frac{1}{2\sqrt{x}}

Simplifying:

dydx=xtan(x)2x=tan(x)2\frac{dy}{dx} = - \frac{\sqrt{x} \cdot \tan(\sqrt{x})}{2\sqrt{x}} = - \frac{\tan(\sqrt{x})}{2}

Final answer:

dydx=tan(x)2\frac{dy}{dx} = - \frac{\tan(\sqrt{x})}{2}

Would you like more details on any specific part of the solution?

Here are some related questions to further explore the topic:

  1. What is the Leibniz rule for differentiating integrals with variable limits?
  2. How does the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Part 1 apply to derivatives?
  3. Can you compute the integral of θtan(θ)\theta \tan(\theta)?
  4. How do you handle constant limits of integration in the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus?
  5. What is the role of trigonometric functions like tan(θ)\tan(\theta) in calculus?

Tip: When differentiating integrals with variable limits, always apply Leibniz’s rule, which accounts for the behavior of the integrand and the variable limits.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Leibniz Rule
Trigonometric Functions
Integration
Differentiation

Formulas

d/dx ∫[a(x) to b(x)] f(θ) dθ = f(b(x))·b'(x) - f(a(x))·a'(x)
d/dx(√x) = 1/(2√x)

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Part 1
Leibniz Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or early college-level calculus