Solving a Differential Equation: y`=1/(6e^y-2x)

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The discussion revolves around solving the differential equation y' = 1/(6e^y - 2x). Participants are examining the steps taken to manipulate the equation and the implications of their calculations.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • The original poster attempts to find an integrating factor and manipulate the equation into an exact differential form. Some participants question the correctness of the integrating factor used and the absence of an x-term in the proposed solution.

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Participants are actively engaging with the problem, with some providing corrections to the integrating factor and suggesting alternative approaches. There is a mix of interpretations regarding the relationship between x and y, and some guidance has been offered on potential substitutions.

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There appears to be confusion regarding the relationship between variables and the assumptions made in the original poster's calculations. The discussion reflects on the implications of these assumptions and the need for clarity in the integration process.

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for the following question:
y`=1/(6e^y-2x)

my problem:
dx-(6e^y-2x)dy=0
so (1/F)(dF/dx)=2
=>F=e^2x
so e^2x-(e^2x)(6e^y-2x)dy=0
so (integration)(d^2x)dx=(1/2)e^2x +h(y)
=>h(y)= -6e^(2x+y)+xye^2x+c
so (1/2)e^2x-6e^(2x+y)+xye^2x+c-0

however the correct answer should be
y=ce^(-2y)+2e^y

does anybody know where my calculations went wrong?
 
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Your correct answer hasn't got an x-term in it. Is that a typo ?
 
no, it's not a typo~
 
Did a little research on this. Finally figured out what you were trying to do
You have a differential equation and you were trying to force it to be an exact DE, yes ?

I'm afraid you got the integrating factor wrong.
You had,

(1/F)dF/dx = 2,

that should have been

(1/F(y))dF(y)/dy = 2

giving,

F(y) = e^(3y)

Also, your "correct answer" is wrong,

[tex]y = ce^{-2y} + 2e^y[/tex]

There is no x-term in this eqn, so you have no relation between x and y, so you can't use this eqn to get a DE that involves an x, since x was never involved in the first place.

The actual answer is,

[tex]c = x.e^{2y} - 2e^{3y}[/tex]
or
[tex]x = c.e^{-2y} + 2e^y[/tex]

If you differentiate that, you'll end with the DE you started with.
 
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HINT:Make [itex]e^{y(x)}=t(x)[/itex]

Daniel.
 
opps... i corrected the integrating factor and it works! f=e^2y~
why did you think of making [itex]e^{y(x)}=t(x)[/itex]?
 
I guess that's a substitution you get to know with experience ?

It's faster/simpler than doing the exact differential thing.
 

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