A Differential Equation. NEED your help

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The discussion revolves around two differential equations. The first equation is y' = -y*(y-6)^2 - a, where the original poster seeks to understand how to solve it and sketch a bifurcation diagram, specifically questioning the possible values for "a." The second equation is y' = (1/t)*(2*y + 1), with a focus on the existence of a unique solution that satisfies the initial condition y(-1) = 0, and the implications regarding the uniqueness theorem.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Conceptual clarification

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  • The original poster asks about solving the differential equations and sketching a bifurcation diagram, indicating a need for conceptual understanding of the equations' behavior. Some participants question the uniqueness of the solution for the second equation and suggest that there may be only one solution, but they do not elaborate on their reasoning.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking clarification and exploring different interpretations of the problems. There is a suggestion that the second equation may have only one solution, but this is not fully substantiated. The moderator has prompted participants to provide more detail on their reasoning to avoid assumptions of random guessing.

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Participants are reminded of the forum rules that require them to show effort in solving homework problems, which may influence the depth of responses and the nature of the discussion.

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Hi everyone, I need your help. I am getting trouble in two differential Equation.

The first one:
How can I solve the family of Differential Equation y' = -y*(y-6)^2 - a ? I want to sketch the bifurcation diagram, and what value can “a” be? THX.

The second one:
A DE y' = (1/t)*(2*y + 1). Does there exist a unique solution that satisfies y(-1) = 0? If so, find it. If not, find all solutions and explain why this does not contradict the uniqueness Theorem. How to solve it? Plz.
I am now waiting the answers online. Thx.
 
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billmmmm said:
Hi everyone, I need your help. I am getting trouble in two differential Equation.

The first one:
How can I solve the family of Differential Equation y' = -y*(y-6)^2 - a ? I want to sketch the bifurcation diagram, and what value can “a” be? THX.

The second one:
A DE y' = (1/t)*(2*y + 1). Does there exist a unique solution that satisfies y(-1) = 0? If so, find it. If not, find all solutions and explain why this does not contradict the uniqueness Theorem. How to solve it? Plz.
I am now waiting the answers online. Thx.
What have you tried? Per the rules of this forum, you need to show some effort at the solution of homework problems.
 
Mark44 said:
What have you tried? Per the rules of this forum, you need to show some effort at the solution of homework problems.

The second one, i think, there is only one solution.
 
Moderator's note: thread moved to Homework forums from Differential Equations.
billmmmm said:
The second one, i think, there is only one solution.
If you don't explain how you figured that out, people could assume you are just doing a random guess, which really isn't making an attempt at solving the problem.
 

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