Find $F''(2): $$F(x)=∫_x^2 f(t)\,dt$$

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In summary: Yes, you're right. Subbing in x=2 into the second integral will give us the correct answer. Not on the second integral... :confused:We need to dub x=2 in the final expression for F''(x).And as part of that we need to sub $u=x^2=4$ into $s(u)'$.
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Suppose that $$F(x)=∫_x^2 f(t)\,dt \\ f(t)=∫_{t^2}^1 \sqrt{5+u^6}/u\, du$$ Find $F′′(2)$?
 
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Electronic said:
Suppose that $$F(x)=∫_x^2 f(t)\,dt \\ f(t)=∫_{t^2}^1 \sqrt{5+u^6}/u\, du$$ Find $F′′(2)$?

Hi Eletronic! Welcome to MHB! ;)

Let's define:
$$\hat f(t)=\int f(t)\,dt, \\s(u)=\sqrt{5+u^6}/u, \\\hat s(u)=\int s(u)\,du$$
Then:
$$F(x)=\int_x^2 f(t)\,dt =\hat f(2)-\hat f(x) \\
F'(x)=-\hat f'(x) = -f(x) \\
F''(x)=-f'(x) \\
f(t)=\int_{t^2}^1 s(u)\, du = \hat s(1) - \hat s(t^2) \\
f'(t)=-\hat s'(t^2)\cdot 2t = -s(t^2)\cdot 2t
$$
So:
$$F''(x)=-s(x^2)\cdot 2x$$

How could we continue? (Wondering)
 
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I like Serena said:
Hi Eletronic! Welcome to MHB! ;)

Let's define:
$$\hat f(t)=\int f(t)\,dt, \\s(u)=\sqrt{5+u^6}/u, \\\hat s(u)=\int s(u)\,du$$
Then:
$$F(x)=\int_x^2 f(t)\,dt =\hat f(2)-\hat f(x) \\
F'(x)=-\hat f'(x) = -f(x) \\
F''(x)=-f'(x) \\
f(t)=\int_{t^2}^1 s(u)\, du = \hat s(1) - \hat s(t^2) \\
f'(t)=-\hat s'(t^2)\cdot 2t = -s(t^2)\cdot 2t
$$
So:
$$F''(x)=-s(x^2)\cdot 2x$$

How could we continue? (Wondering)
Where did you get the s? ,I'm kinda confused.
 
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Electronic said:
Where did you get the s? ,I'm kinda confused.

The second given integral is $f(t)=∫_{t^2}^1 \sqrt{5+u^6}/u\, du$, isn't it?
We're defining $s(u)$ to be the integrand for ease of reference.
 
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I like Serena said:
The second given integral is $f(t)=∫_{t^2}^1 \sqrt{5+u^6}/u\, du$, isn't it?
We're defining $s(u)$ to be the integrand for ease of reference.

Yes it is and ok.
 
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I like Serena said:
The second given integral is $f(t)=∫_{t^2}^1 \sqrt{5+u^6}/u\, du$, isn't it?
We're defining $s(u)$ to be the integrand for ease of reference.

Do I just sub in x=2 into the second integral?
 
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Electronic said:
Do I just sub in x=2 into the second integral?

Not on the second integral... :confused:

We need to dub x=2 in the final expression for F''(x).
And as part of that we need to sub $u=x^2=4$ into $s(u)'$. (Thinking)
 

FAQ: Find $F''(2): $$F(x)=∫_x^2 f(t)\,dt$$

What is the meaning of $F''(2) in the context of the given function?

The notation $F''(2) represents the second derivative of the function F at the point x=2. It is the rate of change of the slope of the original function at x=2.

How is the function F(x) related to the given integral?

The function F(x) is the antiderivative or the indefinite integral of the function f(x). In other words, F(x) is the original function that when differentiated, gives the function f(x).

What is the purpose of the limits of integration in the integral?

The limits of integration, in this case, x and 2, specify the interval over which the function f(x) is being integrated. In other words, they determine the starting and ending points for the integration.

Can the value of $F''(2) be negative?

Yes, the value of $F''(2) can be negative. This indicates a concave down shape in the graph of the original function at x=2.

How can I find the value of $F''(2) if the function f(x) is not given?

In order to find the value of $F''(2), we would need to know the function f(x). If the function is not given, we can use numerical or graphical methods to approximate the value of $F''(2) by taking small intervals and calculating the slope at x=2.

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