Differential Equation problem?

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The discussion revolves around a differential equation of the form dy/dx = (y-1)/x^2, with the stipulation that x does not equal 0. The original poster seeks to find a particular solution given the initial condition f(2)=0 and to evaluate the limit of this solution as x approaches infinity.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the separation of variables as a potential method for solving the differential equation. There are suggestions to rearrange the equation and integrate both sides, but the original poster expresses uncertainty about how to begin.

Discussion Status

The conversation is ongoing, with participants offering guidance on how to approach the problem through separation of variables and integration. There is no explicit consensus on the next steps, but some productive directions have been suggested.

Contextual Notes

The original poster has indicated a lack of prior knowledge regarding the methods applicable to this type of differential equation, which may influence the discussion.

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Homework Statement


Consider the differential equation dy/dx= (y-1)/x^2 and x does not equal 0
a. Find the particular solution y = f(x) to the differential equation with the initial condition f(2)=0
b. For the particular solution y = f(x) described in part a, find the limit as x goes to infinity of f(x)


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The Attempt at a Solution



not really sure where to begin.

Thank you so much!
 
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It is a separation of the variables type DE, can you solve one like that?
 
Try to get the dx and x together and then integrate
 
dy/dx= (y-1)/x^2

rearranging the equation, you will get...

∫1/(y - 1) dy = ∫1 / (x^2) dx
 

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