Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A function yy satisfies dydx=6x\dfrac{dy}{dx}=6x and y(1)=4y(1)=4. Determine the value of y(3)y(3).
Intuitive explanation

This is an antiderivative problem: you're given the rate of change and an initial condition, and need to find the function's value at a new point. The key insight is that integrating dydx\frac{dy}{dx} gives you the general form of yy, then the initial condition y(1)=4y(1)=4 pins down the specific constant. Once you have the complete function, evaluating it at x=3x=3 is straightforward.

Intuitive explanation

This is an antiderivative problem: you're given the rate of change and an initial condition, and need to find the function's value at a new point. The key insight is that integrating dydx\frac{dy}{dx} gives you the general form of yy, then the initial condition y(1)=4y(1)=4 pins down the specific constant. Once you have the complete function, evaluating it at x=3x=3 is straightforward.

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