Which of the following definite integrals are equal to ?
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8. Definite Integrals
Introduction to Definite Integrals
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Let , where is the function whose graph is shown. Which of the following statements is true about ?
A
is an antiderivative of .
B
is the derivative of .
C
is always equal to .
D
is always a constant function.

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Step 1: Understand the problem. The function g(x) is defined as the integral of f(t) from 0 to x, which can be written mathematically as . This means g(x) represents the accumulated area under the curve of f(t) from 0 to x.
Step 2: Recall the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. The theorem states that if g(x) is defined as the integral of f(t) from a constant to x, then g'(x) = f(x). This implies that g(x) is an antiderivative of f(x).
Step 3: Analyze the given options. Based on the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, the correct statement is that g(x) is an antiderivative of f(x). The other options can be ruled out because: (a) g(x) is not the derivative of f(x), (b) g(x) is not always equal to f(x), and (c) g(x) is not a constant function since it depends on x.
Step 4: Verify the reasoning. To confirm, note that the derivative of g(x) with respect to x is f(x), which aligns with the definition of an antiderivative. This relationship is fundamental in calculus and connects differentiation and integration.
Step 5: Conclude the solution. The correct answer is that g(x) is an antiderivative of f(x), as it satisfies the relationship g'(x) = f(x) derived from the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
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