Let F(x) = a x (t) dt for the specified function and interval [a, b].

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Let F(x) = ∫axƒ(t) dt for the specified function ƒ and interval [a, b]. Use a CAS to perform the following steps and answer the questions posed.

a. Plot the functions ƒ and F together over [a, b].

b. Solve the equation F′(x) = 0. What can you see to be true about the graphs of ƒ and F at points where F′(x) = 0? Is your observation borne out by Part 1 of the Fundamental Theorem coupled with information provided by the first derivative? Explain your answer.

c. Over what intervals (approximately) is the function F increasing and decreasing? What is true about ƒ over those intervals?

d. Calculate the derivative ƒ′ and plot it together with F. What can you see to be true about the graph of F at points where ƒ′(x) = 0? Is your observation borne out by Part 1 of the Fundamental Theorem?

Explain your answer.

ƒ(x) = x3 - 4x2 + 3x, [0, 4]

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Thomas Calculus Early Transcendentals

ISBN: 9780321884077

13th Edition

Authors: Joel R Hass, Christopher E Heil, Maurice D Weir

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