Let F(x) = ∫ from 1 to x of (t^2 + 4t) dt. Find F'(x).
Solution
Problem
Let F(x) = ∫ from 1 to x of (t^2 + 4t) dt. Find F'(x).
Step 1: Identify the form of the function.
We are given:
F(x) = ∫ from 1 to x of (t^2 + 4t) dt
The upper limit of integration is the variable x.
Step 2: Recall the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
If:
F(x) = ∫ from a to x of f(t) dt
then:
F'(x) = f(x)
In other words, differentiating an accumulation function of this form returns the original integrand evaluated at x.
Step 3: Identify the integrand.
Here:
f(t) = t^2 + 4t
Step 4: Replace t with x.
Therefore:
F'(x) = x^2 + 4x
No integration is necessary because the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus gives the derivative directly.
Therefore, F'(x) = x^2 + 4x.
Result
F'(x) = x^2 + 4x