A continuous function satisfies for

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · Calculus AB · Applications of Integration · Applications of Integration

Problem

A continuous function hh satisfies h(x)<0h(x) < 0 for 0<x<20 < x < 2 and h(x)>0h(x) > 0 for 2<x<52 < x < 5. Which of the following statements about ∫05h(x) dx\displaystyle\int_{0}^{5} h(x)\,dx is necessarily true? (a) It is necessarily positive. (b) Its sign cannot be determined from the given information. (c) It is necessarily zero. (d) It is necessarily non-negative.

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