A hard differential equation - where is the error in my logic?

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[SOLVED] A hard differential equation - where is the error in my logic?

Homework Statement


2xyy' + y2, where y is a function of x

The Attempt at a Solution



2xyy' + y2 = 12x2 |*(1/x)
=> (y2)' + y2/x =12x |*ln(x), 2yy' = (y2)'
=> (y2ln(x))' = 12x*ln(x)
=> y2ln(x) = ∫12x*ln(x)
=> y2ln(x) = 6x2ln(x) -3x2 + C
=> y = ±sqrt[3x2(2-1/ln(x)) + c/ln(x)]

Well, my result is wrong. Can somebody tell me the error in my logic? HELP, my math exam is on the 4th of June...
 
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Nikitin said:
2xyy' + y2 = 12x2 |*(1/x)

What is that on the R.H.S. with the vertical bar, etc? Your problem isn't clear.Assuming that your original ODE is: ##2xyy'+y^2=12x^2##
Re-arranging gives: y'+\frac{1}{2x}y=6xy^{-1}. You get a Bernoulli equation.
 
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Nikitin said:

Homework Statement


2xyy' + y2, where y is a function of x

The Attempt at a Solution



2xyy' + y2 = 12x2 |*(1/x)
=> (y2)' + y2/x =12x |*ln(x), 2yy' = (y2)'

=> (y2ln(x))' = 12x*ln(x)
=> y2ln(x) = ∫12x*ln(x)
=> y2ln(x) = 6x2ln(x) -3x2 + C
=> y = ±sqrt[3x2(2-1/ln(x)) + c/ln(x)]

Well, my result is wrong. Can somebody tell me the error in my logic? HELP, my math exam is on the 4th of June...


=> (y2)' + y2/x =12x |*ln(x), 2yy' = (y2)'

=> (y2ln(x))' = 12x*ln(x)
(y^2)'*ln(X)+(y^2/x)*ln(x)=/=(y^2*ln(x))'
I believe
 
Oh crap, I'm such an idiot! thanks, TT. In addition, I found out how to solve this, so forget about this thread guys!

sharks: I have no idea what a bernoulli equation is, sorry. I haven't even started uni yet.
 


Nikitin said:

Homework Statement


2xyy' + y2, where y is a function of x

The Attempt at a Solution



2xyy' + y2 = 12x2 |*(1/x)
=> (y2)' + y2/x =12x |*ln(x), 2yy' = (y2)'
=> (y2ln(x))' = 12x*ln(x)
=> y2ln(x) = ∫12x*ln(x)
=> y2ln(x) = 6x2ln(x) -3x2 + C
=> y = ±sqrt[3x2(2-1/ln(x)) + c/ln(x)]

Well, my result is wrong. Can somebody tell me the error in my logic? HELP, my math exam is on the 4th of June...

\frac{d}{dx}(x y^2) = 2 x y y' + y^2.

RGV
 
Nikitin said:
I have no idea what a bernoulli equation is


Then just find out!
 
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