An inexact differential equation

In summary, the conversation discusses two equations, M and N, and their partial derivatives M_y and N_x. The theorems state that if R is equal to a specific function, then the indefinite integral of that function is equal to the inverse function. However, it is mentioned that neither theorem holds true in this case. The suggestion is to try dividing by cos^2(y) and using the derivative of tangent to find a solution. The attempt to write N in a different form did not yield a solution.
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Homework Statement
Solve the following differential equation:
(siny*cosy +xcos^2(y))dx + xdy=0
Relevant Equations
##\frac{\partial M}{\partial y} \neq \frac{\partial N}{\partial x} ##
So equation is inexact.
Here, M = ##siny*cosy +xcos^{2}y ## and N = x
## M_y = (1/2)cos(2y) -xsin(2y)##
and ##N_x = 1##

Theorems:
If R = ## \frac{1}{N} (M_y - N_x) = f(x), then I.F. = e^{ \int f(x) dx} ##
If R = ## \frac{1}{M} (N_x - M_y) = g(y), then I.F. = e^{ \int g(x) dx} ##

Neither is holding true.
What should I do?

I tried writing N = ## x(sin^{2}y + cos^{2}y)## thinking it may help, but it didn't.
 
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Try to divide by ##\cos^2(y)## and use ##\dfrac{d}{dy}\tan(y)=\dfrac{1}{\cos^2(y)}## and substitute ##u = \tan(y)##.
 
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FAQ: An inexact differential equation

1. What is an inexact differential equation?

An inexact differential equation is a type of differential equation that cannot be expressed in the form of exact differentials. This means that the equation cannot be solved using traditional methods and requires additional techniques to find a solution.

2. How is an inexact differential equation different from an exact differential equation?

An exact differential equation can be solved by finding a function whose derivative is equal to the given equation. In contrast, an inexact differential equation cannot be solved using this method and often requires the use of approximation or numerical methods.

3. What are some examples of inexact differential equations?

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There are many techniques used to solve inexact differential equations, such as separation of variables, substitution, and various numerical methods like Euler's method and Runge-Kutta methods. Additionally, software and computer programs have been developed to solve these equations efficiently.

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