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The discussion centers on the analysis of the relationship between the functions \( f(x) \) and \( g(x) \) in the context of AP Calculus, specifically regarding the integral \( g(x) = \int_2^x f(t) \, dt \). Participants confirm that the graph of \( g(x) \) is a parabola due to the linear nature of \( f(x) \), which is below the x-axis initially but has a positive slope. The correct choice for the graph of \( g(x) \) is identified as option D, emphasizing the importance of understanding derivatives and integrals in calculus.

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image due to graphsok just by observation I chose D since integrals tend to introduce curves not eliminate them and the slope was positive
 
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two significant typos in this problem ...

(1) should be $\displaystyle g(x) = \int_2^x f(t) \, dt$,

(2) which of the following could be $y=g(x)$, not $g(f)$

$g’(x) = f(x) \implies$ the graph of $f(x)$ is the graph of the derivative of $g(x)$

so ... what do you think?
 
good catch
 
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image due to graphsok just by observation I chose D since integrals tend to introduce curves not eliminate them and the slope was positive
You should be able to say much more than that! Since the graph of f is a straight line, f is "linear" and its integral is quadratic so its graph is a parabola. Further since the graph of f is below the x-axis the integral starts out negative and becomes positive. Yes, the slope of f is positive so the curvature of g is positive. THAT is why "D" is the correct choice!
 
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"WIP', "PDF", "AP"? I thought we were supposed to use English on this site!
 
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