Solve IVP: What is the solution to the given initial value problem?

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In summary, we have a differential equation given by $y^\prime +\frac{2}{x}y =\frac{\cos x}{x^2}$, with an integrating factor of $u(x)=x^2$. After solving for $y$, we get the solution $y=\frac{\sin x}{x^2}$.
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$\tiny{b.2.1.16}$
\begin{align*}\displaystyle
y^\prime +\frac{2}{x}y &=\frac{\cos x}{x^2} &&(1)\\
u(x)&=\exp\int\frac{2}{x} \, dx = e^{2\ln{x}}=2x&&(2)\\
(2x y)'&=\int\frac{\cos x}{x^2} \, dx &&(3)\\
y(x)&=\frac{1}{2x}\left[-\dfrac{\cos(x)}{x}-\int\dfrac{\sin(x)}{x}\, dx\right] &&(4)\\
y(\pi)&=0 &&(5)\\
&=\frac{1}{2(\pi)}
\left[-\dfrac{\cos(\pi)}{\pi}
-\int\dfrac{\sin(\pi)}{\pi}\, dx
\right]=0 &&(6)\\
&=\color{red}{\frac{\sin x}{x^2}}&&(7)\\
&=\frac{0}{\pi^2}=0 &&(8)
\end{align*}
ok (4)-(8) were ? red is bk answer
 
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Your integrating factor is incorrect. Try finding that again. :)
 
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$\tiny{2.1.{8}}$
\begin{align*}\displaystyle
y^{\prime} +\frac{2}{x}y &=\frac{\cos x}{x^2} &&(1)\\
u(x)&=\exp\int\frac{2}{x} \, dx = e^{2\ln{x}}=x^2&&(2)\\
(x^2 y)'&=\int\frac{\cos x}{x^2} \, dx &&(3)\\
y(x)&=\frac{1}{x^2}\left[-\dfrac{\cos(x)}{x}-\int\dfrac{\sin(x)}{x}\, dx\right] &&(4)\\
y(\pi)&=0 &&(5)\\
&=\frac{1}{\pi^2}
\left[-\dfrac{\cos(\pi)}{\pi}
-\int\dfrac{\sin(\pi)}{\pi}\, dx
\right]=0 &&(6)\\
&=\color{red}{\frac{\sin x}{x^2}}&&(7)\\
\end{align*}ok $u(x)=x^2$ red is bk answer
 
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You now have the correct integrating factor, but you didn't multiply the RHS by this factor. :)

You should eventually get:

\(\displaystyle \frac{d}{dx}\left(x^2y\right)=\cos(x)\)

Now, continue from there.
 
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MarkFL said:
You now have the correct integrating factor, but you didn't multiply the RHS by this factor. :)

You should eventually get:

\(\displaystyle \frac{d}{dx}\left(x^2y\right)=\cos(x)\)

Now, continue from there.
$\displaystyle x^2y=\int \cos x \, dx$
$\displaystyle x^2y=\sin x$
$\displaystyle y=\frac{\sin x}{x^2}$
 
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1. What does IVP stand for?

IVP stands for initial value problem, which is a type of differential equation that involves finding a function that satisfies a given set of conditions at a specific point.

2. What is the equation b.2.1.16?

The equation b.2.1.16 is not specified, so it is impossible to determine its exact form. It could refer to a specific differential equation or a general form of one.

3. What does $y(\pi)=0$ mean?

The notation $y(\pi)=0$ indicates that the function y has a value of 0 at the point π. This is known as an initial condition in an initial value problem.

4. How do you solve an initial value problem?

To solve an initial value problem, you typically use techniques from differential equations, such as separation of variables or substitution. You then apply the initial condition to find the specific solution that satisfies the given conditions.

5. What is the significance of the solution to IVP b.2.1.16 $y(\pi)=0$?

The solution to an initial value problem represents the unique function that satisfies the given conditions at a specific point. In this case, the solution represents the specific function that has a value of 0 at the point π.

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