Problem

Suppose $f(x)$ has the following properties:
- $f(x)$ is continuous and positive for att $x \in[6,19]$
- $f(x)$ is decreasing for all $x \in[6,19]$
- $\int_{6}^{19} f(x) d x=102$,
- $\int_{6}^{12} f(x) d x=60$,

Use this information to find the least and greatest possible value of $f(12)$.
\[
\leq f(12) \leq
\]

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Final Answer: \( \boxed{6 \leq f(12) \leq 10} \)

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Step 1 :Given that \( f(x) \) is continuous and positive for all \( x \in [6,19] \)

Step 2 :Given that \( f(x) \) is decreasing for all \( x \in [6,19] \)

Step 3 :Given that \( \int_{6}^{19} f(x) dx = 102 \)

Step 4 :Given that \( \int_{6}^{12} f(x) dx = 60 \)

Step 5 :The integral from 12 to 19 is \( \int_{12}^{19} f(x) dx = 102 - 60 = 42 \)

Step 6 :The least possible value of \( f(12) \) occurs if \( f(x) \) decreases rapidly after 12, making the area from 12 to 19 as small as possible

Step 7 :The greatest possible value of \( f(12) \) occurs if \( f(x) \) decreases slowly after 12, making the area from 12 to 19 as large as possible

Step 8 :The least average value of \( f(x) \) from 12 to 19 is \( \frac{42}{7} = 6.0 \)

Step 9 :The greatest average value of \( f(x) \) from 12 to 19 is \( \frac{42}{7} = 6.0 \)

Step 10 :The least possible value of \( f(12) \) is equal to the least average value, which is 6.0

Step 11 :The greatest possible value of \( f(12) \) is equal to the integral from 6 to 12 divided by the number of units, which is \( \frac{60}{6} = 10.0 \)

Step 12 :Final Answer: \( \boxed{6 \leq f(12) \leq 10} \)

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