Differential Equation: Check my work please

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The discussion revolves around solving differential equations, specifically focusing on the methods for tackling exact equations and linear equations. The original poster presents a problem involving an exact equation and later shifts to another differential equation that appears to be linear.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss the use of the exact equation method for the first problem and explore the possibility of using substitution for the second problem. There is uncertainty about the appropriate method for the second equation, with some participants suggesting it resembles a linear equation.

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Some participants have provided hints and suggestions for approaching the second problem, while others express uncertainty about the effectiveness of their methods. There is an ongoing exploration of different approaches without a clear consensus on the best method to apply.

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The original poster indicates a preference for not creating multiple threads for different problems, which may affect the depth of discussion on each individual problem. Additionally, there is mention of checking work through differentiation, highlighting a focus on verification of solutions.

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I just want someone to check my work this is the problem

(3x^2 − y)dx + (y − x)dy = 0

I'm going to use the exact equation method to solve it because it seems like the most practical method for the case...I was thinking substitution but the power is not the same for the highest one.

M=3x^2 − y
N =y − x

dM/dy= -1 = dN/dx

fx = 3x^2 - y dx
f = \int(3x^2 - y)dx = x^3 - xy +h(y)
fy =S (y-x)dy = y^2/2 -xy + g(x)
h(y)= x^3+c
g(x)= y^2/2+c

Implicit solution is

x^3-xy+y^2/2 +c = 0 or xy-x^3-y^2/2 = c
 
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Looks good. You can always check your answer by differentiating it and seeing if you get what you started with.
 
Thanks, now I'm trying to figure out a new problem (didn't want to make another post)
y'+y/2=x/2y.

I'm trying to figure out what would be a good method to solve this. Any suggestions? I ruled out exact. It looks like a linear equation kinda...but I'm not sure
 
Hint: Consider (y2)'.
 
wel i know i could have dy/dx = x-y^2/2y But I still don't know which method to solve this. if i try substitution it doesn't work...

Ok I tried this I substituted

u=y^2
du=2ydy

2ydy=(x-y^2)dx
du=(x-u)dx
du/dx+u=x
Makes a Linear Eq
p(x)=1
f(x)=x

e^integral(1)dx = e^x

e^x(u)=integral(e^x(x))dx
e^x(u)=e^x+e^x(x)+c
u=1+x+ce^-x
y^2=1+x+ce^-x
y=sqrt(1+x+ce^-x)

:D right?
 
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Almost. It doesn't quite work when you substitute it back in the original equation.
 

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