AP Calculus BC 🔢

Unit 6

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Key Takeaways

• Differential equations relate functions and their derivatives.
• Separation of Variables solves many differential equations.
• Slope fields visualize solution behavior.
• Euler's Method approximates solutions numerically.
• Exponential growth and decay are modeled using differential equations.

Must Know Equations

dy/dx = ky

Euler's Method:
yₙ₊₁ = yₙ + f(x,y)Δx

Must Know Vocabulary

Differential Equation
Slope Field
Euler's Method
Separation of Variables
Exponential Growth
Exponential Decay

AP Exam Focus

• Interpret slope fields.
• Approximate solutions using Euler's Method.
• Solve separable differential equations.

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