Find Antiderivative: To find f(0), we need to integrate the derivative f′(x)=−27ex to get the original function f(x). The antiderivative of −27ex is −27ex, since the derivative of ex is ex and the constant multiple rule of integration allows us to pull out the −27.
Add Constant C: After finding the antiderivative, we add a constant C to represent the indefinite integral: f(x)=−27ex+C.
Use Given Information: We are given that f(6)=36−27e6. We can use this information to solve for the constant C. We substitute x with 6 in the antiderivative: f(6)=−27e6+C.
Solve for Constant C: Now we set the equation equal to the given value of f(6): −27e6+C=36−27e6.
Substitute Values: Solving for C, we add 27e6 to both sides of the equation: C=36−27e6+27e6.
Calculate Constant C: Simplifying the right side of the equation, we find that C=36, since −27e6+27e6 cancels out.
Write Complete Function: Now that we have the value of C, we can write the complete function f(x): f(x)=−27ex+36.
Substitute x with 0: To find f(0), we substitute x with 0 in the function f(x): f(0)=−27e0+36.
Simplify Equation: Since e0 is equal to 1, the equation simplifies to: f(0)=−27(1)+36.
Calculate f(0): Calculating the value, we get f(0)=−27+36.
Calculate f(0): Calculating the value, we get f(0)=−27+36.Finally, we find that f(0)=9.
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