MHB 9.2.2 AP Calculus Exam Slope Fields

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The discussion centers on solving a free response question related to slope fields in the AP Calculus exam. A user shares their approach to finding the tangent line and integrating a separable differential equation, ultimately deriving the function f(x) = 3 - 2e^(-sin(x)). There is a focus on understanding the concept of slope fields and applying initial conditions to solve for constants. The user expresses gratitude for the assistance and acknowledges their ongoing struggle with slope fields, indicating a desire to improve their understanding. The conversation highlights the collaborative effort to clarify calculus concepts and problem-solving techniques.
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I'm just going to post this image now since my tablet won't render the latex. This is a free response question..
But my experience is that the methods of solving are more focused here at mhb saving many error prone steps..

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What is your purpose in posting this? Do you just want someone to do your homework for you?

If you understand what a "slope field" is then (a) should be straight forward.

The tangent line to y= f(x) at (a, b) is y= f'(a)(x- a)+ b. In (b) you are told that a= 0 and b= 1. What is f'(0) when you are also told that dy/dx= (3- y)cos(x)? Using that equation, what is y when x= 1?

The equation, \frac{dy}{dx}= (3- y)cos(x) is "separable" as \frac{dy}{3- y}= cos(x) dx. Integrate!
 
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It's not a homework assignment
 
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(b) $f(0)=1$

$\dfrac{dy}{dx}\bigg|_{(0,1)} = (3-1)\cos(0) = 2$

tangent line at $(0,1)$ is $y-1 = 2(x-0) \implies y = 2x+1$

$f(0.2) \approx y = 2(0.2)+1 = 1.4$

(c) $\dfrac{dy}{3-y} = \cos{x} \, dx$

$\dfrac{dy}{y-3} = -\cos{x} \, dx$

$\ln|y-3| = -\sin{x} + C$

$y-3 = e^{-\sin{x} + C} = e^C \cdot e^{-\sin{x}} = Ae^{-\sin{x}}$

$y = 3+Ae^{-\sin{x}}$

initial condition is $(0,1)$ ...

$1 = 3 + Ae^0 \implies A = -2$

$f(x) = 3-2e^{-\sin{x}}$

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(b) $f(0)=1$

$\dfrac{dy}{dx}\bigg|_{(0,1)} = (3-1)\cos(0) = 2$

tangent line at $(0,1)$ is $y-1 = 2(x-0) \implies y = 2x+1$

$f(0.2) \approx y = 2(0.2)+1 = 1.4$

(c) $\dfrac{dy}{3-y} = \cos{x} \, dx$

$\dfrac{dy}{y-3} = -\cos{x} \, dx$

$\ln|y-3| = -\sin{x} + C$

$y-3 = e^{-\sin{x} + C} = e^C \cdot e^{-\sin{x}} = Ae^{-\sin{x}}$

$y = 3+Ae^{-\sin{x}}$

initial condition is $(0,1)$ ...

$1 = 3 + Ae^0 \implies A = -2$

$f(x) = 3-2e^{-\sin{x}}$
Ok I really appreciate the help
I've always had difficulty in understanding slope Fields
I'll do some more and see if I can go thru it all the way.

I am basically reviewing this it never showed up when I took the class