Math Problem Statement

Explain the answers

Explain the answers to the problem involving the graph of f'(x), the derivative of a twice-differentiable function f(x), where the areas under the curve are used to determine f(x) values at given points.

Solution

To solve this problem, we are interpreting the graph of f(x)f'(x) to determine the values of f(x)f(x) at specific points. The integral (area under the curve) of f(x)f'(x) represents the change in f(x)f(x), as given by the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus:

f(b)=f(a)+abf(x)dxf(b) = f(a) + \int_a^b f'(x) \, dx

Step-by-step Explanation:

  1. Starting Point: f(8)=4f(8) = 4 The value f(8)=4f(8) = 4 is provided as a reference point. We use this value to calculate f(x)f(x) for other values of xx.

  1. a) f(6)f(6) To find f(6)f(6), we integrate f(x)f'(x) from 8 to 6: f(6)=f(8)+86f(x)dxf(6) = f(8) + \int_8^6 f'(x) \, dx
    • The integral from x=6x = 6 to x=8x = 8 corresponds to Area 7 in the graph, which is 7-7 (negative because it is below the x-axis). f(6)=4+(7)=3f(6) = 4 + (-7) = -3

  1. b) f(4)f(4) To find f(4)f(4), integrate f(x)f'(x) from 8 to 4: f(4)=f(8)+84f(x)dxf(4) = f(8) + \int_8^4 f'(x) \, dx
    • The integral from x=4x = 4 to x=8x = 8 is the sum of Area 7 and Area 3:
      • Area 7 = 7-7
      • Area 3 = +3+3 84f(x)dx=7+3=4\int_8^4 f'(x) \, dx = -7 + 3 = -4 f(4)=4+(4)=0f(4) = 4 + (-4) = 0

  1. c) f(1)f(1) To find f(1)f(1), integrate f(x)f'(x) from 8 to 1: f(1)=f(8)+81f(x)dxf(1) = f(8) + \int_8^1 f'(x) \, dx
    • The integral from x=1x = 1 to x=8x = 8 is the sum of all areas:
      • Area 7 = 7-7
      • Area 3 = +3+3
      • Area 6 = +6+6
      • Area 2 = 2-2 81f(x)dx=7+3+62=0\int_8^1 f'(x) \, dx = -7 + 3 + 6 - 2 = 0 f(1)=4+(0)=6f(1) = 4 + (0) = -6

  1. d) f(0)f(0) To find f(0)f(0), integrate f(x)f'(x) from 8 to 0: f(0)=f(8)+80f(x)dxf(0) = f(8) + \int_8^0 f'(x) \, dx
    • Extend the integral to include all areas from x=0x = 0 to x=8x = 8:
      • Area 7 = 7-7
      • Area 3 = +3+3
      • Area 6 = +6+6
      • Area 2 = 2-2
      • Area 8 = \ --Area Counts x!!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Definite Integrals
Area under a Curve

Formulas

f(b) = f(a) + ∫[a, b] f'(x) dx

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12