AP® Calculus BC Exam

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(A) state
(B) city
(C) country
(D) continent
(E) village

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 CALCULUS BC

SECTION I, Part A

Time—55 Minutes

Number of questions—28

A CALCULATOR MAY NOT BE USED ON THIS PART OF THE EXAMINATION

Directions: Solve each of the following problems, using the available space for scratchwork. After examining the
form of the choices, decide which is the best of the choices given and ll in the corresponding oval on the answer
sheet. No credit will be given for anything written in the test book. Do not spend too much time on any one
problem.

In this test: Unless otherwise speci ed, the domain of a function f is assumed to be the set of all real numbers x for
which f(x) is a real number.

  1. Which of the following is a y-coordinate for the equation y = x4 + x3 − 2x2 + 6 when the

tangents to the curve equal zero?

(A)   −

(B)   –6
(C)     0

(D)   

(E)   36

  2. What is the sum of the series ?

(A)   ln(1 + )
(B)   e
(C)   ln( )
(D)   
(E)   The series diverges.

  3.

(A)   0

(B)   

(C)   

(D)   

(E)   Unde ned

  4. Find at x = 1 for y2 − y = 2x3 − 3x2 − 4x + 7.

 (A)   

(B)   

(C)   

(D)   

(E)   

  5.

(A)     2x2

(B)   –2x2
(C)     4x
(D)     4
(E)   Unde ned

  6.

(A)   tan−1(2x − 5) + C

(B)   sin−1(x − 5) + C

(C)   tan−1 (x − 5) + C

(D)    tan−1(2x − 5) + C

(E)    sin−1(2x − 5) + C

  7.

(A)    ln|x2 + 9| + tan−1 + 3 ln|x + 3| + C

(B)    ln|x2 + 9| + tan−1 − 3 ln|x + 3| + C

(C)    ln|x2 + 9| − tan−1 − 3 ln|x + 3| + C

(D)    ln|x2 + 9| − tan−1 + 3 ln|x + 3| + C

(E)    ln|x2 + 9| + tan−1 − 3 ln|x + 3| + C

  8. If = 2x3y and y(0) = 4, nd an equation for y in terms of x.

4
(A)   y = e2x
4
(B)   y = 4e2x
4
(C)   y = 4ex

(D)   y = e

(E)   y = 4e
  9. Find the derivative of y3 = (x + 2)2(2x − 3)3

(A)   

(B)   

(C)   

(D)   

(E)   

10. = (x3 − 3)y2 and f(2) = . Find an equation for y in terms of x.

(A)   

(B)   

(C)   

(D)   

(E)   

11. Find the derivative of y = cos−1(x2 + 2x).

(A)   

(B)   

(C)   

(D)   

(E)   

12. (x3 − 5x + 3) =

(A)     1
(B)     3

(C)     8
(D)   10

(E)   18

13. (csc x sec x) =

(A)   sec2 x − csc2 x
(B)   sec x − csc x
 (C)   csc2 x − sec2 x

(D)   sec2 x + csc2 x
(E)   csc x + sec x

14.

(A)   

(B)   

(C)   

(D)   

(E)   

15.

(A)   0

(B)   

(C)   

(D)   

(E)   The limit is unde ned.

16. Where is the tangent line perpendicular to the y-axis for the curve y = 2x4 − 4x2 + 7 located?

(A)   y = 5
(B)   y = −7

(C)   x = 5
(D)   y = 1
(E)   x = 7

17. If f is continuous on the interval [–3,3] and di erentiable everywhere on (–3,3), nd x = c, where f(c)
is the mean value of f(x) = x3 − 3x2 + x − 4.

(A)   –2

(B)   –1
(C)     0
(D)     1
(E)     2

18. A toy manufacturer has determined the total pro t for a month can be determined by the equation P
= −3x2 + 30x + 150, where x is the number of thousands of toys sold. How many thousands of toys
 should be sold to maximize the pro t that month?

(A)   2
(B)   3
(C)   4
(D)   5
(E)   6

2
19. Find the derivative of f(x) = xx

2
(A)   x(2x )(1 + 2 ln x)
2
(B)   ex ln x(1 + 2 ln x)
2
(C)   xx (1 + 2 x ln x)

2
(D)   xx (x2 + 2 x ln x)
2
(E)   ex ln x(x + 2 x ln x)

20. If f(x) = x2 , f′(x) =

(A)   

(B)   

(C)   

(D)   

(E)   

21. Find the equation of the line normal to the graph of y = at (2,6).

(A)   y = − x + 5

(B)   y = 2x − 7

(C)   y = x + 5

(D)   y = − x + 7

(E)   y = −2x + 2

22. Find the value of C that satis es the MVTD for f(x) = 2x + 5x − 2 on the interval [0,4].

(A)   

(B)     1

(C)   

(D)     9
(E)     8
 2
23. If y = 72xcos x, then =

2
(A)   72xcos x (2cos2x + 4xcos x sin x)
2
(B)   72xcos x (2cos2x − 4x cos x sin x)
2
(C)   72xcos x (ln 7)(2cos2x + 4xcos x sin x)

2
(D)   49xcos x (ln 7) (2cos2x + 4xcos x sin x)
2
(E)   49xcos x (ln 7) (2cos2x − 4xcos x sin x)

24. Find the derivative of the inverse of y = x3 − 3x + 5 when y = 7.

(A)     

(B)       0
(C)       9
(D)   144

(E)   

25. Find the derivative of the inverse of f(x) = sin2(6π − x) at f(x) = for 0 ≤ x ≤ .

(A)   –1

(B)   

(C)    

(D)   

(E)     1

26. ∫(3x3 − 2x2 + x − 7)dx =

(A)   12x4 − 6x3 + 2x2 + 7x + C

(B)   x2 − x + C

(C)   12x4 − 6x3 + 2x2 − 7x + C

(D)    x4 − x3 + − 7x + C

(E)    x4 + x3 − + 7x + C

27. Find the derivative of y = ?

(A)   

(B)   
 (C)   

(D)   

(E)   

28. Find .

(A)    

(B)   −

(C)    

(D)     3
(E)     0

END OF PART A, SECTION I

IF YOU FINISH BEFORE TIME IS CALLED, YOU MAY CHECK YOUR WORK ON PART A
ONLY.
DO NOT GO ON TO PART B UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
 CALCULUS BC

SECTION I, Part B

Time—50 Minutes

Number of questions—17

A GRAPHING CALCULATOR IS REQUIRED FOR SOME QUESTIONS ON THIS PART OF THE EXAMINATION

Directions: Solve each of the following problems, using the available space for scratchwork. After examining the
form of the choices, decide which is the best of the choices given and ll in the corresponding oval on the answer
sheet. No credit will be given for anything written in the test book. Do not spend too much time on any one
problem.

In this test:

  1. The exact numerical value of the correct answer does not always appear among the choices given.
When this happens, select from among the choices the number that best approximates the exact
numerical value.

  2. Unless otherwise speci ed, the domain of a function f is assumed to be the set of all real numbers x for
which f(x) is a real number.

3
29. ∫x2e4x +7 dx =
3
(A)   12e4x +7 + C
3
(B)   e4x +7 + C
3
(C)    e4x +7 + C

3
(D)    e4x +7 + C

3
(E)   2e4x +7 + C

30.

(A)    ln|2x − 3| − ln|x + 6| + C

(B)    ln|2x − 3| − ln|x + 6| + C

(C)    ln|2x − 3| + ln|x + 6| + C

(D)    ln|2x − 3| − ln|x + 6| + C

(E)    ln|2x − 3| − ln|x + 6| + C

31. Find b where y = x2 − ax + b and y = x2 + cx have a common tangent at (2,1).

(A)   −
 (B)    

(C)   –8
(D)     8
(E)     0

32. Car A and car B leave a town at the same time. Car A drives due north at a rate of 60 km/hr and car B
goes east at a rate of 80 km/hr. How fast is the distance between them increasing after 2 hours?

(A)   120 km/hr
(B)   160 km/hr

(C)   100 km/hr
(D)   200 km/hr

(E)   70 km/hr

33. Approximate cos 91°.

(A)   

(B)   

(C)   

(D)   

(E)     0

34. A 30-foot ladder leaning against a wall is pushed up the wall at a rate of 3 ft/sec. How fast is the
ladder sliding across the ground towards the wall when it is 18 feet up the wall from the ground?

(A)   − ft/sec

(B)   − ft/sec

(C)   − ft/sec

(D)   −4 ft/sec

(E)   −3 ft/sec

35. Approximate the area under the curve y = x2 + 2 from x = 1 to x = 2 using four left-endpoint
rectangles.
(A)   4.333

(B)   3.969
(C)   4.719

(D)   4.344
(E)   4.328

36. What is the mean value of f(x) = over the interval (–1,1)?

(A)   –196
 (B)       –1

(C)         1
(D)     196
(E)   There is no such value.

37. Find the second derivative of y = x5 – 2x2 + 7 at x = 1.

(A)     0
(B)     1
(C)   12
(D)   16

(E)   20

2
38. What is if y = 3x ?

2
(A)   2x ln 3(3x )

(B)   2x ln 3
2
(C)   3x

2
(D)   2x3x
2
(E)   ln 3(3x )

39.

(A)   

(B)   

(C)   

(D)   

(E)   2 − (ln 2)2

40. Find the derivative of the inverse of y = 2x2 − 8x + 9 at y = 3.

(A)   

(B)   

(C)   1

(D)   3
(E)   4

41. A frame is bought for a photo that is 144 in2. The artist would like to have a mat that is 3 in on the top
and bottom and 6 in on each side. Find the dimensions of the frame that will minimize its area.

(A)   (12 + 12) in × (6 + 6) in
 (B)   (12 + 6) in × (6 + 12) in

(C)   (12 ) in × (6 ) in
(D)   (12 + 6) in × (6 + 3) in

(E)   (12 + 3) in × (6 + 6) in

42. What is the length of the curve y = from x = 1 to x = 6.

(A)   

(B)   

(C)   

(D)   

(E)   

43. Find the length of the curve de ned by x = t2 = 7 and y = (t + 4) from t = 0 to t = 8.

(A)     36
(B)     64

(C)     80
(D)     96

(E)   100

44. Use Euler’s method with h = 0.2 to estimate y = 1 if y′ = and y(0) = 0.

(A)   7.690

(B)   12.730
(C)   13.504
(D)   29.069
(E)   90.676

45. Which of the following series converges?

(A)   

(B)   

(C)   

(D)   

(E)   

STOP
END OF PART B, SECTION I
IF YOU FINISH BEFORE TIME IS CALLED, YOU MAY CHECK YOUR WORK ON PART B
ONLY.
DO NOT GO ON TO SECTION II UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
 SECTION II
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

You may wish to look over the problems before starting to work on them, since it is not expected that everyone will
be able to complete all parts of all problems. All problems are given equal weight, but the parts of a particular
problem are not necessarily given equal weight.

A GRAPHING CALCULATOR IS REQUIRED FOR SOME PROBLEMS OR PARTS OF PROBLEMS ON THIS SECTION
OF THE EXAMINATION.

You should write all work for each part of each problem in the space provided for that part in the booklet.
Be sure to write clearly and legibly. If you make an error, you may save time by crossing it out rather than
trying to erase it. Erased or crossed-out work will not be graded.
Show all your work. You will be graded on the correctness and completeness of your methods as well as
your answers. Correct answers without supporting work may not receive credit.
Justi cations require that you give mathematical (noncalculator) reasons and that you clearly identify
functions, graphs, tables, or other objects you use.
You are permitted to use your calculator to solve an equation, nd the derivative of a function at a point, or
calculate the value of a de nite integral. However, you must clearly indicate the setup of your problem,
namely the equation, function, or integral you are using. If you use other built-in features or programs, you
must show the mathematical steps necessary to produce your results.
Your work must be expressed in standard mathematical notation rather than calculator syntax. For example,
may not be written as fnInt (X2, X, 1, 5).
Unless otherwise speci ed, answers (numeric or algebraic) need not be simpli ed. If your answer is given as
a decimal approximation, it should be correct to three places after the decimal point.
Unless otherwise speci ed, the domain of a function f is assumed to be the set of all real numbers x for
which f(x) is a real number.
 SECTION II, PART A
Time—30 minutes
Number of problems—2

A graphing calculator is required for some problems or parts of problems.

During the timed portion for Part A, you may work only on the problems in Part A.

On Part A, you are permitted to use your calculator to solve an equation, nd the derivative of a function at a
point, or calculate the value of a de nite integral. However, you must clearly indicate the setup of your problem,
namely the equation, function, or integral you are using. If you use other built-in features or programs, you must
show the mathematical steps necessary to produce your results.

  1.

The equation for y is thrice di erentiable for x > 0 with y = 3 at x = 2, the second derivative is
equal to 2 at x = 2, and the third derivative is 4 at x = 2. Values of the rst derivative are given for
select values of x above.

(a)   Write an equation for the tangent line of y at x = 3. Use this line to approximate y at x = 3.
(b)   Use a right endpoint Riemann sum with ve subintervals of equal length and values from the
table to approximate . Use this approximation to estimate y at x = 3. Show your work.

(c)   Use Euler’s Method, starting at x = 2 with ve steps of equal size, to approximate y at x = 3.

Show your work.
(d)   Write a third degree Taylor polynomial for y about x = 2. Use it to approximate y at x = 3.

  2. Let R be the region bound by y1 = 2x3 − 4x2 − 8 and y2 = 2x2 + 8x − 8.

(a)   Find the area of R.

(b)   Find the volume of the solid generated when R is revolved about the x-axis for 0 ≤ x ≤ 4

(c)   Find the volume of the solid generated when R is revolved about the line x = 2 when −1 ≤ x ≤
0.
 SECTION II, PART B
Time—1 hour
Number of problems—4

No calculator is allowed for these problems.

During the timed portion for Part B, you may continue to work on the problems in Part A without the use of any
calculator.

  3. Consider the graph of the polar curve r = 1 + 2sin θ for 0 ≤ θ ≤ 2π. Let S be the region bound
between the inner and outer loops.

(a)   Write an integral expression for the area of S.

(b)   Write expressions for and in terms of θ.

(c)   Write an equation in terms of x and y for the line normal to the graph of the polar curve at the
point where θ = . Show your work.

  4. For t ≥ 0, a particle is moving along a curve so that its position at time t is (x(t), y(t)). At time t = 3,
the particle is at position (3,1). It is known that = e−2t(t + 1)2 and = cos2t

(a)   Is the horizontal movement to the left or to the right at time t = 3? Find the slope of the particle’s
path at t = 3.
(b)   Find the y-coordinate of the particle’s position at time t = 6.
(c)   Find the speed and acceleration of the particle at t = 6.
(d)   Find the distance traveled by the particle from time t = 3 to t = 6.

  5. A particle’s position in the xy-plane at any time t is given by x = 3t3 − 4 and y = 2t5 − 3t3. Find:

(a)   The x and y components of the particle’s velocity.

(b)    at t = 3.

(c)   The acceleration of the particle at t = 3.

(d)   The time(s) when the particle is changing direction.

  6. Let y′1 = and y′2 = 2x3y2 − xy2.

(a)   If x = 0 and y = 6, nd y1.

(b)   If x = –2 and y = e2, nd y2.

(c)   Use Euler’s method to approximate y1 when x = 3. Start at x = 0 using three steps. Check your
answer against the real value of y1 at x = 3. Is this a reasonable approximation?

STOP
END OF EXAM
ANSWER KEY

Section I
  1. D
  2. A
  3. B
  4. B
  5. C
  6. D
  7. B
  8. E
  9. B
10. A
11. A
12. A
13. A
14. B
15. B
16. A
17. A
18. D
19. C
20. A
21. D
22. A
23. E
24. C
25. E
26. D
27. D
28. B
29. C
30. A
31. E
32. C
33. D
34. A
35. B
36. E
37. D
38. A
39. B
40. A
41. A
42. C
43. D
44. C
45. A
EXPLANATIONS

Section I
  1. D Take the derivative of y and set it equal to zero. = 2x3 − 2x2 − 4x. When the equation is solved, x = 0,
x = –1, and x = 2. Then, plug these values into the original equation for y. When this is done, y at x = 0 is
6, y at x = –1 is and y at x = 2 is . The only answer choice of these three that is available is .

  2. A The series is the Taylor series expansion of ln(1 + x), in which x = .

  3. B Use L’Hôpital’s Rule to di erentiate the top and bottom. Repeat when necessary: Since the limit will exist

now, do not di erentiate anymore; evaluate the limit at x = 0. .

  4. B First, nd the corresponding y value for x = 1 by plugging x = 1 into y2 − y = 2x3 − 3x2 − 4x + 7. Thus,
y = –1 or y = 2. Next, use implicit di erentiation to nd the rst derivative with respect to x:

. Then, take the second derivative, but do not simplify; plug in the x and y-values found

above to solve for the second derivative. . At (1,–1),

and at (1, 2), , so the answer is B.

  5. C This limit is just the de nition of the derivative, so rather than deal with the limit, simply take the derivative
of the function. In this case, f(x) and f′(x).

  6. D Although it does not appear so right away, the solution will be an inverse tangent function. Start by
completing the square: . Use u-substitution to solve

from here. Thus, the nal solution is tan−1(2x − 5) + C.

  7. B Use the Method of Partial Fractions to evaluate: . Then, A = 3, B = 5, and C

= –3.

  8. E Separate the variables to solve the di erential equation. = ∫2x3 dx. Then, ln|y| = x4 + C. y = Ce .

When the initial point, (0, 4), is plugged in, C = 4 and the nal answer is y = 4e .

  9. B Use logarithms and implicit di erentiation to nd the derivative. The steps are as follows:

ln y3 = ln[(x + 2)2(2x − 3)3]

3 ln y = 2 ln(x + 2) + 3 ln (2x − 3)
10. A Separate the variables to solve the di erential equation: = ∫(x3 − 3)dx. Then, y = + C. Plug

in the initial condition (2, ) to nd C = 0, then the nal equation is y = .

11. A Remember the derivative of the inverse cosine function is just negative the derivative of the inverse sine

function, so . In this case, .

12. A Since the function is continuous over x = 2, evaluate the limit by plugging in 2 for x. (x3 − 5x + 3) =

(23 − 5(2) + 3) = 1.

13. A Use the product rule and remember your derivatives of trig functions. (csc x sec x) = csc x(sec x tan x) +
sec x(− csc x cot x). Simplify by separating each of the trig functions into sine and cosine functions:

14. B Use u-substitution, the quotient rule, and remember your derivatives of trig functions. =

15. B Use l’Hôpital’s Rule.

16. A First, notice the question asks for the tangent line that is perpendicular to the y-axis, or parallel to the x-axis.
Any line that is parallel to the x-axis will have an equation in the form “y =” and the slope of that line will
be 0. Eliminate answer choices C and E. Next, take the rst derivative of the equation and set it equal to
zero: = 8x3 − 8x = 0. Solving the resulting equation, the slope will be zero at x = –1, x = 0, and x =
1. To determine the equation of the tangent lines, plug each value of x into the original equation to solve for
the corresponding y-values. At x = –1 and x = 1, y = 5 and at x = 0, y = 7. Thus, the answer is A.

17. A Use the MVTD! f′(c) = 3c2 − 6c + 1, f(3) = −1, and f(−3) = −61. The MVTD states

, where a and b are the endpoints of the interval over which f(x) is continuous and di erentiable everywhere
 and c is the mean value over that interval. For this problem, 3c2 − 6c + 1 = . When simpli ed, c =

–1 or c = 3.

18. D In order to maximize the pro t, the rst derivative of P must be found and set equal to zero. When the rst
derivative is set equal to zero or does not exist, the maximum or minimum of a function exists. The rst
derivative, = −6x + 30 = 0, is solved for x. The critical value is x = 5. To ensure that x = 5

maximizes the pro t, the second derivative is found. If the second derivative is negative at x = 5, that
critical value corresponds to a relative maximum value. The second derivative is = −6. Thus, x = 5 is

at a relative maximum.

2
19. C Recall ax = ex ln a, and, if y = eu, then . To simplify the calculations, re-write f(x) = xx as f(x)

2 2 2
= ex ln x. Now, take the derivative of f(x): f′(x) = ex ln x(x + 2x ln x) = xx (x + 2x ln x).

20. A Rather than using the product rule and chain rule, use logarithmic di erentiation. Take the natural log of

both sides of the equation and simplify: ln y = = 2 ln x + ln(x − 4). Next, use implicit

di erentiation to nd the derivative: . Simplify and solve for : .

21. D First, calculate the derivative of y at (2,6):

Recall that the slope of a normal line is the opposite reciprocal of the slope of a tangent line, so the slope of
the normal is − . From there, plug these values into the point-slope formula: y − 6 = − (x − 2), thus, y

= − x + 7.

22. A The MVTD states if y = f(x) is continuous on the interval [a,b], and is di erentiable everywhere on the
interval (a,b), then there is at least one number c between a and b such that: f′(c) = . As f(x) is

continuous, determine f(0) and f(4). F(0) = –2 and f(4) = 34. Thus, when these values are plugged into the
formula, f′(c) = 9. Finally, to determine c, set this value equal to the derivative of f(x), 3x + 5 = 9. c = .

23. E When y = au, = au (ln a) . For this problem, u = 2x cos2x and = 2cos2x − 4x sin x cos x. Then,

2 2
= 72xcos x(ln 7)(2 cos2x − 4x sin x cos x) = 49xcos x(ln 7)(2 cos2x − 4x sin x cos x).

24. C At y = 7, x = 2 or x = –1. (Remember, if the equation is not easy to solve, try easy values.) Further, the

derivative of the inverse of a function is found by . Then, take the derivative of

y, = 3x2 − 3. At x = 2, = 9 and at x = –1, = 0. Finally, the derivative of the inverse is ,

which for these values of x are and unde ned. Since, unde ned is not an answer choice, the answer is A.

25. E Since the domain is limited, you don’t have to work too hard to nd x when f(x) = . Test a couple values or

solve algebraically and you will nd x = . (Make sure you memorize the sines, cosines, and tangents of 0,
 , and π. Know how to use the unit circle, too!) Further, the derivative of the inverse of a function

is found by . Then, take the derivative of y, f′(x) = −2 sin(6π − x) cos(6π −

x). At x = , = 1. Finally, the derivative of the inverse is , which equals 1.

26. D Use the Power and Addition rules to integrate:

∫(3x3 − 2x2 + x − 7)dx = .

27. D Since this function is very complicated, it will probably be easiest to di erentiate using logarithmic
di erentiation, instead of the Quotient, Product, and Chain Rules. First, take the natural log of both sides: ln

y= . Use logarithmic rules to simplify the equation: ln y = [ln(1 + x) − ln(3x −

1)] + 2[ln(x + 2) − ln(x − 1)]. Now, di erentiate both sides with respect to x:
. Finally, isolate : .

28. B When you insert for x, the limit is , which is indeterminate. Use L’Hôpital’s Rule to evaluate the limit:

. This limit exists and equals − .

29. C Recall, ∫eu du = eu + C. In this problem, u = 4x3 + 7 and du = 12x2dx. Thus,

+ C.

30. A Use the method of partial fractions to solve this integral. First, split the fraction into parts in equation form

. Then, solve for A and B; A = and B = − . Now, you can rewrite the

fraction as the sum of two fractions and integrate those separately:

. Use u-substitution to integrate both parts and simplify to get

the nal solution: = ln|2x − 3| − ln|x + 6| + C.

31. E Take the derivative of both equations and set them equal to each other: 2x − a = 2x + C, thus −a = c.
Next, plug in the point, (2,1), into the equations for both curves and simplify. Therefore, −3 = −2a + b
and 1 = 4 + 2c. When these equations are solved c = – , a = , and b = 0.

32. C Since the cars are going in two directions that are orthogonal to each other, the distances they travel and the
distance between them form a right triangle, in which A is the distance car A travels, B is the distance car B
travels, and D is the distance between them: A2 + B2 + D2. Because this equation is relating distances, and
we were given a point in time, the distances the two cars traveled at that point (2 hours) must be
determined. Using the rate formula, distance = rate • time, the speed the cars are traveling multiplied by the
time will give us their distances. Car A then traveled 120 km in 2 hours and Car B traveled 160 km. Use
these values to determine D: 200 km. Next, di erentiate the equation relating their distances with respect to

time: . Plug in the values for A, , B, , and D into the equation and solve for

: = 100 km/hr.
33. D Use a di erential to approximate cos 91°, but be careful! First, you must convert from degrees to radians, so
you will be approximating since 1° = . Then, recall the general formula is f(x + Δx) ≈ f(x) + f′

(x)Δx. For this problem, f(x) = cos = 0, f′(x) = −sin = −1, and Δx = . When these values are

input, the equation is .

34. A The ladder makes a right triangle with the wall and the ground, so the relationship between the three can be
found using the Pythagorean theorem, in which we will call x the distance the bottom of the ladder is from
the building across the ground and y the distance the top of the ladder is from the ground up the building, so
x2 + y2 = 302. Since we want to nd the rate that the top of the ladder is sliding, we need to di erentiate
this equation with respect to t: 2x + 2y = 0. We already know = 3 ft/sec and our y at the time of

interest is 18 ft. In order to determine x at that time, plug 18 into x2 + y2 = 302 and solve for x. Thus, x =
24 feet. Plug these values into the di erentiated equation and solve for : 2(24) + 2(18)(3) = 0, so

=− ft/sec.

35. B The formula for the area under a curve using left-endpoint rectangles is: (y0 + y1 + y2 + y3 +

…+ yn), where a and b are the x-values that bound the area and n is the number of rectangles. Since we are

interested in the left-endpoints, the x-coordinates are x0 = 1, x1 = , x2 = , and x3 = . The y-

coordinates are found by plugging these values into the equation for y, so y0 = 3, y1 = 3.5625, y2 = 4.25,

and y3 = 5.0625. Then, A = (3 + 3.5625 + 4.25 + 5.0625) = 3.96875.

36. E Whether you use the MVTD or the MVTI, the requirement is that the function be continuous over the interval
in question. f(x) is not continuous over the interval (–1, 1); therefore, there is no mean value.

37. D = 5x4 − 4x; = 20x − 4. Plug in x = 1 to evaluate the second derivative, so = 16.

2
38. A Recall, = au ln a . In this problem, u = x2 and du = 2x dx. Thus, = 3x ln 3(2x).

39. B

40. A Recall, the derivative of the inverse is given by . First, take the derivative of y,

= 4x − 8. Next, use the given y value, y = 3 and solve for their corresponding x values, so x = 1 or x =

3. Now, following the formula above, solve for the derivative of the inverse using the x values:

and . Thus, the answer is A.

41. A The area of the photo, mat, and frame is found by the equation A = (x + 12)(y + 6), where x is the width
(side-side) of the photo and y the length (top-bottom). If the equation is expanded out, the area is A = xy +
6x + 12y + 72, where xy = 144 and y = 144/x. The nal equation, in one variable, is A = 6x + +

216. In order to minimize the area, we take the derivative, set it equal to zero and solve for x: =6−

= 0, and x = 12 . To con rm that will minimize the area, take the second derivative of A and
 con rm that it is greater than zero at x = 12 : > 0, so x = 12 will minimize the area of

the frame. Use x to solve for y: y = . Recall, x and y are the dimensions of the photo, so the

dimensions of the frame will be these values plus the mat, so the dimensions of the frame are (12 + 12) in
× (6 + 6)in.

42. C L = . For this question, from a = 1 to b = 6. Then, using u-substitution, evaluate: L =

43. D L = . For this question, = t and from a = 0 to b = 8. Then, using u-

substitution, evaluate: L = = 96

44. C Remember, for Euler’s Method, xn = xn−1 + h and yn = yn−1 + h(yn−1). In this case, x0 = 0, y0 = 2, y0′
= 5; x1 = 0.2, y1 = 3, y1′ = 4; x2 = 0.4, y2 = 3.8, y2′ = 6.72; x3 = 0.6, y3 = 5.144, y3′ = 12.730; x4 =
0.8, y4 = 7.69, y4′ = 29.069, x5 = 1.0, y5 = 13.504

45. A A is a geometric series with r < 1, so it converges. B is a harmonic series, so it diverges (verify this with the
integral test). C diverges by the comparison test (compare it to the harmonic series). D diverges by the ratio
test. Finally, E is a geometric series and diverges because r > 1.

Section II
  1.    

The equation for y is thrice di erentiable for x > 0 with y = 3 at x = 2, the second derivative is equal to 2
at x = 2, and the third derivative is 4 at x = 2. Values of the rst derivative are given for select values of x
above.

(a) Write an equation for the tangent line of y at x = 3. Use this line to approximate y at x = 3.

(a) Since the rst derivative of y at x = 2 is 6 and y at x = 2 is 3, we can write the equation of the tangent
line: y – 3 = 6(x – 2). When you insert 3 for x into this equation, y = 9.

(b) Use a right endpoint Riemann sum with ve subintervals of equal length and values from the table to
approximate . Use this approximation to estimate y at x = 3. Show your work.

(b) The right endpoint Riemann sum will look like this: = (0.2)(5) + (0.2)(4) + (0.2)(4) + (0.2)

(2.5) + (0.2)(1) + (0.2)(0.5)= 2.6. To approximate y at x = 3, add this value to y at x = 2:

. So, y at x = 3 is 5.6.

(c) Use Euler’s Method, starting at x = 2 with ve steps of equal size to approximate y at x = 3. Show your
work.
 (c) Following Euler’s Method:

x0 = 2, y0 = 3, y0′ = 6; x1 = 2.2, y1 = 4.2, y1′ = 5; x2 = 2.4, y2 = 5.2, y2′ = 4; x3 = 2.6, y3 = 6, y3′

= 2.5; x4 = 2.8, y4 = 6.5, y4′ = 1; x5 = 3, y5 = 6.7

Thus, by Euler’s Method, y = 6.7 at x = 3.

(d) Write a third degree Taylor polynomial for y about x = 2. Use it to approximate y at x = 3.

(d) A Taylor polynomial has the general form:

. Given the derivative and

initial conditions in the problem, the third degree Taylor polynomial for y would be: T3(x) = 3 + 6(x − 2)

+ (x − 2)2 + (x − 2)3. At x = 3, y would then equal 10.667.

  2.    Let R be the region bound by y1 = 2x3 − 4x2 − 8 and y2 = 2x2 + 8x − 8.

(a) Find the area of R.

(a) First, set the two equations equal to each other to determine the bounds of R. The two curves intersect at
x = –1, x = 0 and x = 4. Notice, that the “top” curve switches at x = 0, so be sure to write two separate
integrals and add them together to determine the area: (2x3 − 4x2 − 8 − 2x2 − 8x + 8)dx + (2x2 +

8x − 8 − 2x3 + 4x2 + 8)dx = 62.5

(b) Find the volume of the solid generated when R is revolved about the x-axis for

(b) Since the two curves and the axis of rotation are in the same form “y =”, the washer method is the best
way to solve for the volume of the solid: ((2x2 + 8x − 8)2 − (2x3 − 4x2 − 8)2)dx = 1492.11.

(c) Find the volume of the solid generated when R is revolved about the line x = 2 when −1 ≤ x ≤ 0.

(c) Now, because the two curves and the axis of rotation are in di erent forms “y =” and “x =”, cylindrical
shells is the best way to solve for the volume. Notice the axis of rotation is not at x = 2, so the “radius” of
the cylinder must be adjusted. Remember that when adjusting for the axis of rotation, always subtract the
less positive from the more positive. In the original equation x is the radius of the cylinder and represents x
= 0. x = 2 is more positive, so the new radius is 2 – x. The formula is (2 − x)(2x3 − 4x2 − 8 − 2x2

− 8x + 8)dx = .

  3.    Consider the graph of the polar curve r = 1 + 2 sin θ for 0 ≤ θ ≤ 2π. Let S be the region bound between
the inner and outer loops.

(a) Write an integral expression for the area of S.

(a) First determine the limits of the two loops. The inner loop spans 0 ≤ θ ≤ π and the outer loop spans π ≤
θ ≤ 2π. The area under a single polar curve is found from the equation A = . To determine the area
of S, you must take the area under the outer loop and subtract the area under the inner loop S =
.

(b) Write expressions for and in terms of θ.

(b) You will need to convert between polar and Cartesian coordinates using the equations x = rcosθ and y =
rsinθ. Also, the derivative in polar coordinates of the curve is = 2 cos θ. Use the product rule to
 integrate the equations for x and y in terms of θ: cosθ − rsin θ and sin θ + r cos θ. Plug in

the value of into both equations to get = 2 cos2θ − sin θ − 2sin2θ and = cosθ(1 + 4sinθ).

(c) Write an equation in terms of x and y for the line normal to the graph of the polar curve at the point
where θ = . Show your work.

(c) At θ = , x = 0 and y = 1. The slope of the tangent . At θ = , = 0.

Thus, the slope of the normal line is unde ned, so the normal is parallel to the y-axis and the equation is y =
1.

  4.    For t ≥ 0, a particle is moving along a curve so that its position at time t is (x(t), y(t)). At time t = 3, the
particle is at position (3,1). It is known that = e−2t(t + 1)2 and = cos2t.

(a) Is the horizontal movement to the left or to the right at time t = 3? Find the slope of the particle’s path
at t = 3.

(a) If < 0, the particle is moving to the left. If > 0, the particle is moving to the right. At t = 3,

= e(−2)(3)(1 + 3)2 = , so > 0. The particle is moving to the right.

The slope of the particle’s path is . So, at t = 3, ≈ 43.9327.

(b) Find the y-coordinate of the particle’s position at time t = 6.

(b) We know the y-coordinate at t = 3 is 1, so to nd the y-coordinate at t = 6, we must integrate from t =

3 to t = 6 and add that to the y-coordinate at t = 3: y(6) = 1 + cos2t dt ≈ 2.43571.

(c) Find the speed and acceleration of the particle at t = 6.

(c) and represent the components of the velocity vector with respect to time. To determine the speed,

we need to nd the magnitude of the velocity vector: s = . At t = 6, the speed would

be: s = ≈ 0.967822.

The acceleration, however, is the rst derivative of the velocity vector, so it will be a vector, too: (x″(t), y″
(t)). For this problem, the acceleration vector is: (−2t(t + 1)e−2t, −2t sin t cos t). At t = 6, the acceleration
vector is (−2(6)(6 + 1)e−2(6), −2(6)sin 6 cos 6), so (−5.16 × 10−4, 0.536573).

(d) Find the distance traveled by the particle from time t = 3 to t = 6.

(d) The distance traveled will be the length of the curve the particle travels, so the distance is found by

evaluating: D = . For this problem, the integral will be set up like this: D =

. Use your calculator to evaluate this integral and the distance is 1.43634.

  5.    A particle’s position in the xy-plane at any time t is given by x = 3t3 − 4 and y = 2t5 − 3t3. Find:

(a) The x and y components of the particle’s velocity.

 (a) The velocity is just the rst derivative of the position functions, so the x and y components are: = 9t2

and = 10t4 − 9t2 or (9t2, 10t4 − 9t2).

(b) at t = 3.

(b) . At t = 3, = 9.

(c) The acceleration of the particle at t = 3.

(c) The acceleration is the second derivative of the position function or the rst derivative of the velocity
function. = 18t and = 40t3 − 18t. Since we are asked for the acceleration of the particle, not the

components, we must nd . At t = 3, the acceleration is then

= 19.

(d) The time(s) when the particle is changing direction.

(d) The particle will change direction when the velocity is zero, but the acceleration is not. Therefore, set the
velocity function equal to zero and solve for t, and see if the acceleration is zero or not at that time.
= 0 when t = ± . Since we are only dealing with positive values of time, ignore the

negative solution when checking the acceleration. −1 = 1. Since the velocity is zero and

the acceleration is 1 at time t = , the particle is chaning direction at that time.

  6.    Let y1′ = and y2′ = 2x3 y2 − xy2.

(a) If x = 0 and y = 6, nd y1.

(a) To nd y1, separate the variables in the derivative and plug in the given point to solve for the equation.

becomes y12 dy = 3x2dx, so y13 = 3x3 = C

With the initial condition, y13 = 3x3 + 216.

(b) If x = –2 and y = e2, nd y2.

(b) Repeat the same process in part (a) for the second equation and the new initial condition. The nal
solution will be ln|y2| = − 4.

(c) Use Euler’s method to approximate y1 when x = 3. Start at x = 0 using three steps. Check your answer
against the real value of y1 at x = 3. Is this a reasonable approximation?

(c) Using Euler’s method, yn = yn−1 + h(y′n−1). At x = 0, y1 = 6, y1′ = 0; at x = 1, y1 = 6, y1′ = ; at

x = 2, y1 = , y1′ = ; and at x = 3, y1 = 6.4076.

The actual value for y1(3) = 6.67194. The di erence is 3.96%, so this is a reasonable approximation.
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