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Finding a Function and Constant from an Integral Equation

The definite integral warmup

Given that \( 2x^{2} - 8 = \int_{a}^{x} f(t) \, dt \), find a formula for \( f(x) \) and evaluate \( a \).
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What this problem tests

Tests the student's understanding of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and the property that an integral from a point to itself is zero.

This is a classic introductory problem for the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, often found in Calculus I courses.

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