Math Problem Statement

Use Part 1 of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to find the derivative of the function: h(x) = ∫[2 to 1/x] arctan(3t) dt.

Solution

To solve the given problem, we use Part 1 of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (FTC Part 1), which states:

ddx(ag(x)f(t)dt)=f(g(x))g(x)\frac{d}{dx} \left( \int_{a}^{g(x)} f(t) \, dt \right) = f(g(x)) \cdot g'(x)

Here:

  • f(t)f(t) is the integrand function,
  • g(x)g(x) is the upper limit of the integral,
  • aa is a constant lower limit.

Given:

h(x)=21/xarctan(3t)dth(x) = \int_{2}^{1/x} \arctan(3t) \, dt

We need to find h(x)h'(x).


Steps:

  1. Recognize the form of the integral:

    • The lower limit 22 is constant.
    • The upper limit is g(x)=1xg(x) = \frac{1}{x}.
  2. Apply FTC Part 1: To differentiate h(x)h(x), apply the rule: ddx(ag(x)f(t)dt)=f(g(x))g(x).\frac{d}{dx} \left( \int_{a}^{g(x)} f(t) \, dt \right) = f(g(x)) \cdot g'(x). Here:

    • f(t)=arctan(3t)f(t) = \arctan(3t),
    • g(x)=1xg(x) = \frac{1}{x},
    • g(x)=1x2g'(x) = -\frac{1}{x^2}.
  3. Substitute into the formula: Replace tt with g(x)=1xg(x) = \frac{1}{x} in f(t)f(t): f(g(x))=arctan(31x)=arctan(3x).f\left( g(x) \right) = \arctan\left( 3 \cdot \frac{1}{x} \right) = \arctan\left( \frac{3}{x} \right).

    Multiply by g(x)=1x2g'(x) = -\frac{1}{x^2}: h(x)=arctan(3x)(1x2).h'(x) = \arctan\left( \frac{3}{x} \right) \cdot \left( -\frac{1}{x^2} \right).

  4. Simplify: h(x)=1x2arctan(3x).h'(x) = -\frac{1}{x^2} \cdot \arctan\left( \frac{3}{x} \right).


Final Answer:

h(x)=1x2arctan(3x).h'(x) = -\frac{1}{x^2} \arctan\left( \frac{3}{x} \right).

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and how is it applied?
  2. How do you handle integrals with variable limits?
  3. What is the derivative of an arctangent function, arctan(u)\arctan(u)?
  4. How does the chain rule apply in the FTC Part 1?
  5. How can this method be generalized to other integrals with different limits?

Tip: When differentiating definite integrals with variable limits, always account for the derivative of the upper (or lower) limit using the chain rule!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Differentiation of Integrals
Chain Rule

Formulas

d/dx [∫[a to g(x)] f(t) dt] = f(g(x)) * g'(x)
Derivative of arctangent: d/dx [arctan(u)] = 1 / (1 + u^2) * du/dx

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus - Part 1

Suitable Grade Level

College Calculus / AP Calculus