How Is Current Calculated in a Circuit with Charge Function q(t)?

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Homework Statement


The total charge that has entered a circuit element is q(t)=2(3 − e[tex]^{-4t}[/tex]) when t≥0 and
q(t)=0 when t<0. Determine the current in this circuit element for t≥0.


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The Attempt at a Solution



i(t) = 2(4e[tex]^{-4t}[/tex]) + 3 - e[tex]^{-4t}[/tex]

i(t) = 7e[tex]^{-4t}[/tex] + 3

However the answer says 8e[tex]^{-4t}[/tex]

What have I done wrong?
 
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Nvm. Dumb mistake, just realized. Solved.