Function of a given derivative (calc I)

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The discussion centers on determining the original function f(x) from its derivative f'(x) = -|x-1| + 1, given the condition f(1) = 0. The derivative indicates a peak at x = 1, suggesting that f(x) has a local maximum at this point. The user seeks clarification on the general shape of f(x) based on the properties of its derivative, particularly noting that the derivative resembles the function itself in certain aspects.

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I was given a graph of a derivative, f'(x), and I have determined that it's formula is:
[tex]f'(x)=-abs(x-1)+1[/tex]
It wants to know what the function f(x) is, as in the formula given that f(1)=0. I would be able to do this except I can't figure out what the function would BASICALLY look like! what would the function f(x) look like if its derivative is f'(x)=abs(x)? I know that the value of the derivative increases until x=1, where it then decreases, so it has somewhat of a mound shape, and the point (1,1) exists on the function of the derivative, so would it be a peak? i know it can't be an asymptote, but is a peak some kind of exception where the derivative ressembles the function itself?

I just need a push in the right direction of what the original function may look like.:confused:
 
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[tex] |x| = \begin{cases}<br /> \hphantom{-}x, & \text{ if } x \ge 0\\<br /> -x, & \text{ if } x < 0<br /> \end{cases}[/tex]
 

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