Solve 1st Order Linear ODE Initial Value Problem

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C In summary, the solution to the given initial value problem is y = 2te^{2t} - 2e^{2t} + 2e^{t} + C, where C is a constant and the initial condition is y(0)=1.
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Find the solution of the given initial value problem
y'-y=2te^2t y(0)=1

so p(t)=-1
then [tex] \mu (t)= e^/int -1 dt= e^-t [/tex]
e^-t y'-e^-t y=2te^2te^-t
d/dt [e^-t y]=2te^t dt
e^-t =[tex] \int 2te^t dt [/tex]
e^-t y= 2te^t-2e^t
y=-2(t-1)+ce^-t
plugging in the initial conditon gives me
y(t)=-2(t-1)-e^-t

Am I doing this right? If not, can someone help?
 
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[tex] I = e^{-\int t} = e^{-t dt} [/tex].

So you get [tex] ye^{-t} = 2\int te^{t} dt = 2te^{t} - 2e^{t} + C [/tex]

[tex] y = \frac{2te^{t} - 2e^{t} + C}{e^{-t}} [/tex]

[tex] y = \frac{2te^{t} - 2e^{t} + 2}{e^{-t}} [/tex]

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

1. What is a first-order linear ODE?

A first-order linear ordinary differential equation (ODE) is a mathematical equation that describes the relationship between a function and its derivatives. It is called "linear" because the highest derivative of the function appears with a coefficient and the function itself appears without any exponent or other functions applied to it. An example of a first-order linear ODE is y' + 2xy = 0.

2. What is an initial value problem?

An initial value problem (IVP) is a type of mathematical problem that involves finding a solution to a differential equation that satisfies certain initial conditions. In the context of first-order linear ODEs, an initial value problem would involve finding a solution to the equation given a specified initial value for the function, such as y(0) = 1.

3. How do you solve a first-order linear ODE initial value problem?

To solve a first-order linear ODE initial value problem, you can use the method of integrating factors. This involves multiplying both sides of the equation by a function (called the integrating factor) that helps to simplify the equation and make it easier to solve. The general form of the solution is y(x) = e^(-∫p(x)dx) * (∫g(x)e^(∫p(x)dx)dx + C), where p(x) and g(x) are functions related to the original equation and C is the constant of integration.

4. What is the importance of solving first-order linear ODE initial value problems?

First-order linear ODE initial value problems have many applications in various fields of science and engineering. They are used to model a wide range of phenomena, such as population growth, chemical reactions, and electrical circuits. Being able to solve these problems allows scientists to make predictions and analyze how different variables affect the system being studied.

5. Are there any techniques for solving first-order linear ODE initial value problems other than the integrating factor method?

Yes, there are other techniques for solving first-order linear ODE initial value problems, such as the method of undetermined coefficients and the method of variation of parameters. These techniques involve slightly different approaches to finding the solution, but they can also be used to solve certain types of first-order linear ODEs with initial conditions.

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