Improve Your Related Rates Skills: Practice Questions for Success

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The discussion focuses on enhancing skills in solving related rates problems in calculus. Participants shared various online resources, including Lamar University, Hofstra University, and Mathematics Help Central, which provide practice questions. Recommendations also include using platforms like Khan Academy and MathHelp.com for additional exercises. Creating personalized related rates problems based on real-life scenarios is suggested to deepen understanding and application of the concept.

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  • Understanding of calculus concepts, specifically derivatives
  • Familiarity with related rates problems
  • Access to online educational resources
  • Ability to apply mathematical concepts to real-world scenarios
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Students, educators, and anyone looking to improve their calculus skills, particularly in solving related rates problems.

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I was wondering if anyone has a set of related rates questions, online or even to scan for me or something so i can practice doing some..i found a small handful on the net, but i wanted a bit more to practice from..thanks a bunch :)
 
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These ought to keep you busy for awhile :smile:

---> http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/AllBrowsers/2413/RelatedRates.asp

---> http://people.hofstra.edu/faculty/Stefan_Waner/RealWorld/tutorials/frames4_4.html

---> http://www.mathematicshelpcentral.com/lecture_notes/calculus_1_folder/related_rates.htm

----> http://www.sparknotes.com/math/calcab/applicationsofthederivative/section2.rhtml

At the bottom of the following link there are several related rate problems (disguised as demos :biggrin: ) When you click on a demo, the related rate question precedes the animation
---> http://astro.ocis.temple.edu/~dhill001/relatedrates/relatedrates.html
 
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Hi there,

Thank you for reaching out and expressing your interest in improving your related rates skills. It's great to see that you are actively seeking out additional practice questions to strengthen your understanding of this topic.

I would recommend checking out online resources such as Khan Academy, MathisFun, and MathHelp.com for a wide range of related rates practice questions. Additionally, many textbooks and study guides have a section dedicated to related rates with plenty of practice problems for you to work through.

Another helpful tip is to create your own related rates problems by using real-life scenarios. This will not only give you more practice, but also help you see the practical applications of this concept.

Remember to take your time and fully understand each problem before moving on to the next. And don't be afraid to ask for help or clarification if you get stuck on a particular question.

Best of luck in your practice and I am confident that with dedication and determination, you will see improvement in your related rates skills. Keep up the great work!
 

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