Homogenous differential equation

In summary, a homogenous differential equation is a type of differential equation where all terms can be written as a function of the independent and dependent variables. It differs from a non-homogenous differential equation in that it does not have additional terms. A homogenous differential equation can be solved analytically using various methods, but the complexity of the equation may affect the difficulty of finding a solution. These equations have applications in physics, engineering, and other sciences, such as modeling population growth or chemical reactions. Real-life examples of homogenous differential equations include exponential growth or decay, cooling of a hot object, spread of an epidemic, and motion of a pendulum.
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1. Homework Statement [/b

so I am given a known homogeneous differential equation dy/dx=(y^2+x*sqrt(x^2+y^2))/xy


Homework Equations


now I know that you have to separate into some form of y/x which then you can change into v and solve the differential equation but I am having trouble


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I just can't figure out how to get it in the appropriate form in order to simplify
 
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Let y = ux, y' = u'x + u. Work it out and show us what happens.
 

What is a homogenous differential equation?

A homogenous differential equation is a type of differential equation where all the terms can be written in the form of a function of the independent variable and the dependent variable. In other words, it is a differential equation that can be made homogeneous by dividing through by a suitable function.

How is a homogenous differential equation different from a non-homogenous differential equation?

The main difference between a homogenous and non-homogenous differential equation is that a homogenous equation has all terms in the form of a function of the independent and dependent variables, while a non-homogenous equation has additional terms that do not satisfy this form.

Can a homogenous differential equation be solved analytically?

Yes, a homogenous differential equation can be solved analytically by using various methods such as separation of variables, substitution, or integrating factors. However, the complexity of the equation may determine the difficulty of finding an analytical solution.

What are the applications of homogenous differential equations?

Homogenous differential equations have various applications in physics, engineering, and other fields of science. They are used to model natural phenomena such as population growth, chemical reactions, and electrical circuits.

Are there any real-life examples of homogenous differential equations?

Yes, there are many real-life examples of homogenous differential equations. One of the most well-known examples is the exponential growth or decay of a population, which can be described by a homogenous differential equation. Other examples include the cooling of a hot object, the spread of an epidemic, and the motion of a pendulum.

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