Solution Verification for Dy = 2y/x using y = Cx^2

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In summary, to verify that the function y = Cx^2 is a solution of the differential equation Dy = \frac{2y}{x}, we can show that the left-hand side (LHS) is equal to the right-hand side (RHS) after substituting in the given function. This is done by finding the derivative of y and simplifying the expression to show that it is equal to the given equation.
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Homework Statement



Verify that the function is a solution of the DE

[tex]Dy = \frac{2y}{x} , y = Cx^2[/tex]

2. The attempt at a solution

[tex]LHS = Dy = D(Cx^2) = 2 Cx[/tex]
[tex]RHS = \frac{2y}{x}[/tex]

then... I really don't know what to do from there... do I just simply things?
 
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Dr Game said:

Homework Statement



Verify that the function is a solution of the DE

[tex]Dy = \frac{2y}{x} , y = Cx^2[/tex]

2. The attempt at a solution

[tex]LHS = Dy = D(Cx^2) = 2 Cx[/tex]
[tex]RHS = \frac{2y}{x}[/tex]

then... I really don't know what to do from there... do I just simply things?
Well, how about replacing that y in RHS with Cx2?
 
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[tex]2Cx = \frac {2Cx^2}{x}[/tex]

[tex]2Cx = 2Cx[/tex]

is that possible?
 
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Dr Game said:
[tex]2Cx = \frac {2Cx^2}{x}[/tex]

[tex]2Cx = 2Cx[/tex]

is that possible?

Yes, that's fine. :smile:
 

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