2016 AP Calculus AB Free Response #4
TLDRIn this video, Alan with Bothell, a STEM coach, presents a free response question from the 2016 AP Calculus exam. The question involves a differential equation dy/dx = y^2/(x - 1) and requires sketching the slope field, finding the particular solution with an initial condition, and writing an equation for the tangent line at a specific point. Alan demonstrates the process of solving the equation using separation of variables and applying the initial condition to find the constant. He also approximates the function value at a nearby point and provides the final solution. The video concludes with a brief scoring overview and an invitation for viewers to engage with the STEM coach for homework help on Twitch or Discord.
Takeaways
- 📚 Alan is a STEM coach providing a walkthrough of a free response question from the 2016 AP Calculus exam.
- 🔍 The differential equation discussed is dy/dx = y^2/(x-1), and Alan demonstrates how to sketch the slope field for this equation.
- 📈 Alan calculates the slope at several points, including (0,1), (2,1), and (2,2), to illustrate the increasing steepness of the slope as y values increase.
- 🎯 The slope at (2,3) is determined to be 9, which is used to write the equation of the tangent line to the graph at that point.
- 🧮 Alan approximates the value of the function f(x) at x=2.1, using the slope of 9 and the tangent line equation, to get a value close to 3.9.
- 🧷 The exact solution to the differential equation is found using separation of variables, leading to an equation involving natural logarithms.
- 🔑 The initial condition f(2) = 3 is used to solve for the constant C in the equation, which is found to be 1/3.
- ✅ The final solution for the function f(x) is given as y = 1/(1/3 - natural log(x-1)) after solving for C.
- 📝 Alan emphasizes the importance of double-checking work to ensure accuracy in solving differential equations.
- 📈 The scoring for the AP Calculus question is briefly mentioned, indicating that Alan's solution is correct.
- 🌟 Alan offers free homework help on Twitch or Discord for those interested in learning more about math and physics.
- 📺 The video concludes with an invitation for viewers to comment, like, subscribe, and join Alan's online community for further assistance.
Q & A
What is the differential equation discussed in the video?
-The differential equation discussed is dy/dx = y^2 / (x - 1).
What is the slope field of a differential equation?
-The slope field is a graphical representation of the possible slopes of the solution curves of a differential equation at various points in the xy-plane.
How is the slope of the tangent line at a particular point on the solution curve determined?
-The slope of the tangent line at a particular point is determined by plugging the x and y coordinates of that point into the differential equation.
What is the initial condition given for finding the particular solution?
-The initial condition given is f(2) = 3.
How is the equation of the tangent line to the graph at y = f(x) = 2 derived?
-The equation of the tangent line is derived using the point-slope form of a line, with the slope determined by the differential equation at the point (2, 3).
What is the general form of the equation for the tangent line to the graph at y = f(x) = 2?
-The general form of the equation for the tangent line is y - 3 = 9(x - 2), which simplifies to y = 9x - 18 + 3, or y = 9x - 15.
How is the particular solution of the differential equation found?
-The particular solution is found by separating variables and integrating both sides of the differential equation, then applying the initial condition to solve for the constant of integration.
What technique is used to find the exact solution of the differential equation?
-Separation of variables is the technique used to find the exact solution of the differential equation.
What is the final form of the particular solution for the given differential equation with the initial condition?
-The final form of the particular solution is y = 1 / (1/3 - natural log(x - 1)).
How does the video approximate the value of f(2.1)?
-The video approximates the value of f(2.1) by using the tangent line equation at x = 2 and evaluating it at x = 2.1, which gives a result of approximately 3.9.
What additional services does Alan offer for those interested in math and physics?
-Alan offers free homework help on Twitch or Discord for those with homework questions or who want to learn about different parts of math and physics.
Outlines
📚 AP Calculus Exam Question Analysis
In this segment, Alan, a STEM coach, introduces a free response question from the 2016 AP Calculus exam. The focus is on solving a differential equation: dy/dx = y^2/(x-1), and sketching the slope field for the given equation. Alan demonstrates how to calculate the slope at specific points and then proceeds to find a particular solution to the differential equation with an initial condition f(2) = 3. He uses the slope-point form of a line to find the tangent line at y = f(x) = 2 and approximates the value of f at x = 2.1. Finally, Alan finds the exact solution to the differential equation using separation of variables and applies the initial condition to find the constant C, resulting in the final solution for f(x).
📝 Review and Additional Resources
Alan concludes the video by verifying his work and confirming the correctness of the solution. He briefly mentions the scoring for the AP Calculus exam question and encourages viewers to engage with the content by leaving comments, liking, or subscribing. He also promotes his offer for free homework help on platforms like Twitch or Discord, inviting viewers to join if they have any questions or wish to learn more about math and physics.
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Keywords
💡Differential Equation
💡Slope Field
💡Initial Condition
💡Separation of Variables
💡Natural Logarithm
💡Tangent Line
💡Integration
💡Approximation
💡Constant
💡Absolute Value
💡Free Response Question
Highlights
Alan introduces a free response question from the 2016 AP calculus exam.
The differential equation dy/dx = y^2/x - 1 is presented for analysis.
Alan demonstrates how to sketch the slope field for the given differential equation.
Six points are indicated for plugging into the equation to determine the slope.
The slope at different points is calculated, showing varying steepness.
A particular solution to the differential equation with an initial condition is sought.
The equation for the line tangent to the graph at y = f(x) = 2 is derived.
An approximation for f(2.1) is calculated using the slope at x = 2, y = 3.
Alan finds the exact solution using separation of variables technique.
Integration of both sides of the equation is performed to find the solution.
The constant C is determined using the initial condition f(2) = 3.
The final solution for f(x) is expressed as y = 1 / (1/3 - natural log(x - 1)) + C.
Alan double-checks the solution to ensure accuracy.
Scoring for the solution is discussed, indicating a correct approach.
Alan offers free homework help on Twitch or Discord for further assistance.
The importance of engaging with the community for math and physics questions is emphasized.
Alan invites viewers to subscribe and look forward to the next free response question.
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