Problem 1

A car is approaching an intersection at 60

miles per hour with a distance of 8 miles from
the intersection. On the other hand, a truck is
approaching at 30 miles per hour with the
distance of 6 miles and is the same
intersection on a street that is perpendicular
to the street that the car is on. What is the
rate at which the distance between the car
and the truck is changing?
 x=
6m y= 8 miles x= 6 miles
iles
ⅆ 𝑠
miles/hour miles/hour =?
ⅆ𝑡
iles
30 mph
8m

To find the value of S

y=

60 mph
S = 10

Solution:
(Pythagorean Formula)

(Differentiate)

(Substitute)