If x = 3t² and y = 6t, then what is dy/dx?

To find dy/dx, we need to use the chain rule, as we have y and x expressed in terms of t.

First, we will find dy/dt and dx/dt:

  • For y = 6t, the derivative dy/dt is: dy/dt = 6
  • For x = 3t², the derivative dx/dt is: dx/dt = 6t

Now, we can find dy/dx using the formula:

dy/dx = (dy/dt) / (dx/dt)

Substituting the values we found:

dy/dx = 6 / (6t) = 1/t

So, the final answer is:

dy/dx = 1/t

This expression indicates how y changes with respect to x as the parameter t varies.

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