-apc.3.3.01 Find the equation of the curve that passes through the point (1,2)

In summary: am assuming you are asking for the equation of the curve that passes through the point $(1,2)$ and has a slope of $(3+\dfrac{1}{x})y$ at any point $(x,y)$ on the curve.
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Find the equation of the curve that passes through the point $(1,2)$ and has a slope of $(3+\dfrac{1}{x})y$ at any point $(x,y)$ on the curve.
ok this is weird I woild assume the curve would be an parabola and an IVP soluiton...
 
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You are essentially being asked to solve the IVP:

\(\displaystyle \d{y}{x}=\left(3+\frac{1}{x}\right)y\) where \(y(1)=2\).
 
  • #3
$\dfrac{1}{y}dy =\left(3+\dfrac{1}{x}\right) dx + C$

then $\int$ both sides??
 
  • #4
I'd suggest you wait until you integrate to introduce a constant of integration. Or use definite integrals with the boundaries as the limits.
 
  • #5
$\ln y = 3x+\ln x$
ok so we got $y(1)=2$, $\quad x=1\quad y=2$
$\ln 2 = 3(1) + \ln 1 + C$
so
$\ln 2-3 =C$
ummmmm!
 
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MarkFL said:
You are essentially being asked to solve the IVP:

\(\displaystyle \d{y}{x}=\left(3+\frac{1}{x}\right)y\) where \(y(1)=2\).

I would next separate the variables, and in doing so we are dividing by \(y\), thereby eliminating the trivial solution:

\(\displaystyle y\equiv0\)

And so we have:

\(\displaystyle \frac{1}{y}\,dy=\left(3+\frac{1}{x}\right)\,dx\)

Integrate, using the boundaries as limits:

\(\displaystyle \int_2^y \frac{1}{u}\,du=\int_1^x 3+\frac{1}{v}\,dv\)

\(\displaystyle \left[\ln|u|\right]_2^y=\left[3v+\ln|v|\right]_1^x\)

\(\displaystyle \ln|y|-\ln(2)=(3x+\ln|x|)-(3+\ln(1))\)

\(\displaystyle \ln|y|=3x+\ln|x|-3+\ln(2)\)

This implies:

\(\displaystyle y(x)=2xe^{3(x-1)}\)

We could also have written the ODE as:

\(\displaystyle \d{y}{x}-\left(3+\frac{1}{x}\right)y=0\)

Compute the integrating factor:

\(\displaystyle \mu(x)=\exp\left(-\int 3+\frac{1}{x}\,dx\right)=\frac{e^{-3x}}{x}\)

And the ODE becomes:

\(\displaystyle \frac{e^{-3x}}{x}\d{y}{x}-\frac{e^{-3x}}{x}\left(3+\frac{1}{x}\right)y=0\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{d}{dx}\left(\frac{e^{-3x}}{x}y\right)=0\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{e^{-3x}}{x}y=c_1\)

\(\displaystyle y(x)=c_1xe^{3x}\)

\(\displaystyle y(1)=c_1e^3=2\implies c_1=2e^{-3}\)

Hence:

\(\displaystyle y(x)=2xe^{3(x-1)}\)
 
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so i didn't use the limits properly

wow ... that was a great help
appreciate all the steps
 
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karush said:
$\ln y = 3x+\ln x$
ok so we got $y(1)=2$, $\quad x=1\quad y=2$
$\ln 2 = 3(1) + \ln 1 + C$
so
$\ln 2-3 =C$
ummmmm!

$\ln{y} = 3x + \ln{x} + \ln{2} - 3$

$\ln{y} = 3(x-1) + \ln(2x)$

$y = 2x \cdot e^{3(x-1)}$
 
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soi stopped too soon!have to admit that was an interesting problem
 
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  • #10
https://dl.orangedox.com/6rStfn4eMFHuHvAKuX
 
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Who is soi?
 
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Country Boy said:
Who is soi?
so i
 

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The "-apc.3.3.01" is likely a label or identifier for the equation, and does not have any mathematical significance. It could be a reference number or code used for organization purposes.

2. How do I find the equation of a curve?

To find the equation of a curve, you need to have at least two points on the curve. Then, you can use the slope formula to calculate the slope of the curve at each point. Once you have the slope, you can use the point-slope form or the slope-intercept form to write the equation of the curve.

3. What is the significance of the point (1,2) in the given equation?

The point (1,2) is likely a point on the curve and is given as a reference to help find the equation of the curve. It could also be a starting point for the curve or a point of interest.

4. What does the notation "3.3.01" represent in the given equation?

The notation "3.3.01" could represent a specific version or variation of the equation. It could also be a part of the label or identifier for the equation.

5. Can I use this equation to solve for other points on the curve?

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