Math Problem Statement

In Problems 17-26, find G'(x). Problem 17: G(x) = ∫(1 to x) 2t dt; Problem 18: G(x) = ∫(x to 1) 2t dt.

Solution

The image presents two problems asking for the derivative G(x)G'(x) using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Here's the breakdown for both:

Problem 17:

G(x)=1x2tdtG(x) = \int_1^x 2t \, dt We need to find G(x)G'(x). By the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, if G(x)=axf(t)dtG(x) = \int_a^x f(t) \, dt, then: G(x)=f(x)G'(x) = f(x) In this case, f(t)=2tf(t) = 2t. Therefore: G(x)=2xG'(x) = 2x

Problem 18:

G(x)=x12tdtG(x) = \int_x^1 2t \, dt Again, we use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. For integrals with the upper limit being a constant and the lower limit being xx, we use the following rule: G(x)=f(x)G'(x) = -f(x) Here, f(t)=2tf(t) = 2t, so: G(x)=2xG'(x) = -2x

Thus, the derivatives for both problems are:

  • For problem 17: G(x)=2xG'(x) = 2x
  • For problem 18: G(x)=2xG'(x) = -2x

Would you like any further details on the steps, or do you have any questions?

Follow-up questions:

  1. How does the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus apply to integrals with variable limits?
  2. What happens when the bounds of the integral are reversed, as in problem 18?
  3. Can you explain why the derivative in problem 18 includes a negative sign?
  4. How would the solution change if the integrand were a more complex function, like t2t^2?
  5. Can you apply this concept to solve similar problems with more general functions?

Tip: When the bounds of an integral are swapped, the integral's value becomes negative.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Differentiation
Integration

Formulas

d/dx [∫(a to x) f(t) dt] = f(x)
d/dx [∫(x to a) f(t) dt] = -f(x)

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (Advanced Calculus)