Math Problem Statement

Let f(x) = ∫(from 4 to x) t^8 dt. Evaluate the following: f'(x) and f'(5).

Solution

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Problem Analysis:

Given: f(x)=4xt8dtf(x) = \int_{4}^{x} t^8 \, dt

  1. Find f(x)f'(x): According to the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, if: F(x)=axg(t)dtF(x) = \int_{a}^{x} g(t) \, dt then: F(x)=g(x)F'(x) = g(x) So here, f(x)=x8f'(x) = x^8.

  2. Evaluate f(5)f'(5): Now, substitute x=5x = 5: f(5)=58f'(5) = 5^8

Let's compute 585^8:

58=3906255^8 = 390625

Answers:

  1. f(x)=x8f'(x) = x^8
  2. f(5)=390625f'(5) = 390625

Explanation of Mistakes:

  • You initially wrote t8t^8 instead of x8x^8 for f(x)f'(x). The derivative should be evaluated with respect to xx.
  • For f(5)f'(5), you provided 31253125, which is incorrect. You computed 555^5 instead of 585^8.

Would you like a more detailed explanation or have any specific questions? Here are related questions you might find useful:

  1. What is the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus?
  2. How do you differentiate an integral function?
  3. What is the significance of changing the variable from tt to xx?
  4. Can the bounds of integration affect the derivative?
  5. How can we simplify calculations like 585^8 without a calculator?

Tip: When differentiating an integral with variable bounds, remember to apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and use the upper bound directly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Differentiation
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Formulas

f(x) = ∫(from a to x) g(t) dt ⟹ f'(x) = g(x)
5^8 = 390625

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12