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Dx/dt

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AP Calculus AB/BC

Definition

The notation dx/dt represents the derivative of x with respect to t. It measures the rate at which x is changing with respect to time.

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A particle moves on the xy-plane. The following equations about the particle’s movement are true: dy/dx = 4t^2 - 1 and dx/dt = t. Find y(t) given that y(0) is 25.
A particle moves on the xy-plane. The following equations about the particle’s movement are true: dy^2/dx^2 = 2t^4 + 6t^2 + 3t and dx/dt = 1/t. Find y(t) given that y(0) is 25.

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