4.1.286 AP Calculus Exam .... table of f(t).

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The discussion centers on analyzing the behavior of the function \( f(t) \) in the context of the AP Calculus Exam question regarding the integral \( \int_4^x f(t) \, dt \). Participants conclude that if \( f'(t) > 0 \), the slope is always positive, indicating a potential linear function. They eliminate options (C), (D), and (E) based on the properties of \( f(t) \) within the specified interval, ultimately suggesting that option "D" is the most plausible choice for a possible function.

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ok these always baffle me because f(t) is not known. however if $f'(t)>0$ then that means the slope is aways positive which could be just a line. but could not picture this to work in the tables.
Im sure the answer can be found quickly online but I don't learn by copy and paste. d was attractive but where would the slope be?
so any sugest..
 

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check that integral statement ... you sure the upper limit is t and that it's not an inequality?

I'm thinking maybe it should be something like $\displaystyle \int_4^x f(t) \, dt > 0$
 
skeeter said:
check that integral statement ... you sure the upper limit is t and that it's not an inequality?

I'm thinking maybe it should be something like $\displaystyle \int_4^x f(t) \, dt > 0$
I'm guessing it should be $$\int_4^7 f(t) \, dt = 0$$.
 

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karush said:
here is the original
yeah probably 7 clipped

Well, you can throw out (C) and (D) since $f'(t)$ is not > 0 for all $t$ in the interval

You can throw out (E) since $f(t) \ge 0$ for all $t$ in the interval

You can throw out (A) since $f(t) \le 0$ for all $t$ in the interval
 
Since the problem only asks for a possible function, "D" leaps out immediately!
 

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