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

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The discussion centers on interpreting the function f(t) and its derivative f'(t) in the context of the AP Calculus Exam. Participants express confusion about the implications of f'(t) being greater than zero and how it affects the shape of the function. There is a suggestion to verify the integral statement, particularly regarding the limits and whether they represent an inequality. The conversation also includes the elimination of certain answer choices based on the behavior of f(t) within the specified interval. Ultimately, the focus is on understanding how to approach the problem without relying on quick online solutions.
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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:
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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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