Problem

Given $f^{\prime}(x)=-2 x+8$, compute $f(6)-f(3)$

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Final Answer: \(\boxed{-3}\)

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Step 1 :We are given the derivative of the function, \(f'(x) = -2x + 8\).

Step 2 :To find the original function, we need to integrate the derivative. The integral of \(-2x + 8\) is \(-x^2 + 8x + C\), where \(C\) is the constant of integration.

Step 3 :We are asked to find \(f(6) - f(3)\), which is \((-6^2 + 8*6 + C) - (-3^2 + 8*3 + C)\).

Step 4 :Notice that the \(C\) terms cancel out, so we are left with \((-6^2 + 8*6) - (-3^2 + 8*3)\).

Step 5 :Simplifying this expression gives us \(-3\).

Step 6 :So, \(f(6) - f(3) = -3\).

Step 7 :Final Answer: \(\boxed{-3}\)

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