-2.2.2 Separable eq y'=(x^2)/y(1+x^3)

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In summary, the conversation discusses using separable equations to solve the given equation y' = (x^2)/(y(1+x^3)). The process involves separating the variables, integrating, and considering the use of absolute values.
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use Separable Equations to solve

$$y'= \frac{x^2}{y(1+x^3)}$$
Multiply both sides by the denominator
$$y(1+x^3)y'=x^2$$
Subtract $x^2$ from both sides
$$-x^2 +y(1+x^3)y'=0$$

ok was trying to follow an example but ?
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We are given:

\(\displaystyle y'=\frac{x^2}{y(1+x^3)}\)

I would separate the variables:

\(\displaystyle y\,dy=\frac{x^2}{x^3+1}\,dx\)

Now integrate...
 
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use Separable Equations to solve

\begin{align*}\displaystyle
y'&= \frac{x^2}{y(1+x^3)}\\
yy'&=\frac{x^2}{(1+x^3)}\\
\int y \, dy&=\int \frac{x^2}{(1+x^3)} \, dx\\
\frac{y^2}{2}&=\frac{ \ln(x^3 + 1)}{3} + c\\
3y^2−2\ln|1+x^3|&=c\\
x&\ne−1, \\
y&\ne 0
\end{align*}

kinda winged it...
 
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You do need to make up your mind about the absolute value. Yes, in this case.
 
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Please don't edit you post after someone has replied based on that post. I have reverted the OP so my subsequent post makes sense, but now the attachment is bad.
 
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there was no reply yet when i edited the OP
 

1. What is a separable equation?

A separable equation is a type of differential equation where the dependent variable and the independent variable can be separated into two different functions. In other words, the equation can be written in the form of y'= f(x)g(y), where f(x) is a function of x and g(y) is a function of y.

2. How do you solve a separable equation?

To solve a separable equation, you can follow these steps:
1. Separate the variables by moving all terms involving y to the left side and all terms involving x to the right side.
2. Integrate both sides of the equation with respect to their respective variables.
3. Solve for y to get the general solution.
4. If given initial conditions, use them to find the particular solution.

3. What is the general solution for the equation y'=(x^2)/y(1+x^3)?

The general solution for this equation is y = ±√(2C/(1+x^3)), where C is the constant of integration.

4. What is the particular solution for the equation y'=(x^2)/y(1+x^3) with the initial condition y(0) = 2?

Using the given initial condition, we can substitute it into the general solution and solve for the constant C.
y(0) = ±√(2C/(1+0^3))
2 = ±√(2C/1)
2 = ±√(2C)
C = 2
Therefore, the particular solution is y = ±√(4/(1+x^3)).

5. What are the applications of separable equations in science?

Separable equations are widely used in various fields of science, including physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering. They are particularly useful in modeling natural phenomena and predicting future outcomes. Some specific applications include population growth, radioactive decay, and chemical reactions.

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