SOLUTION: Assume that x and y are differentiable functions of t and y^2 = 2xy + 24. Find dx/dt given that x = 1, y = 6, and dy/dt = 2

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Question 1058753: Assume that x and y are differentiable functions of t and
y^2 = 2xy + 24. Find dx/dt given that x = 1, y = 6, and dy/dt = 2

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Assume that x and y are differentiable functions of t and
y^2 = 2xy + 24. Find dx/dt given that x = 1, y = 6, and dy/dt = 2
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y^2 = 2xy + 24
y^2/2 = xy + 12
y(dy/dt) = x*dy/dt + y*dx/dt
6*2 = 1*2 + 6*dx/dt
dx/dt = 5/3

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