Answers>Maths>IB>Article

dy/dx = 10exp(2x) - 4; when x = 0, y = 6. Find the value of y when x = 2.

First, we must evaluate what is given in the question. As it can be seen, the expression indicates that the problem consists of a first-order differential equation. We are also given the values of x and their respective y value. These indicate that the problem should be integrated and then solved to obtain the value for the integration constant. Finally, we must calculate the value of y for when x = 2. Following these steps, the differential equation can be integrated to give y = 1/210exp(2x) - 4x + C. We are given that y = 6 when x = 0, thus the value of C is calculated as C = 6 - 5exp(0) = 1. Thus the general expression of y is y = 5exp(2x) - 4x + 1. Substituting in the value of x = 2 gives y(2) = 5exp(22) - 42 + 1 = 5exp(4) - 7.

GL
Answered by Girts L. Maths tutor

2381 Views

See similar Maths IB tutors

Related Maths IB answers

All answers ▸

Solve for x in the following equation: e^x + 10e^(-x) = 7


When do you use 'n choose k' and where does the formula come from?


Given that y = -16x2​​​​​​​ + 160x - 256, find the value of x giving the maximum value of y, and hence give this maximum value of y.


The sum of the first and third term of a geometric sequence is 72. The sum to infinity of this sequence is 360, find the possible values of the common ratio, r.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning