Differential Equations, Subsitution Methods

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This discussion focuses on solving differential equations using substitution methods and homogeneous equations. The participants analyze three specific equations: 1) x(x+y)y' = y(x-y), 2) y' = (4x + y)^2, and 3) (x+y)y' = 1. Key insights include the successful application of substitution v = y/x for the first equation and the suggestion to use u = x + y for the third equation, which leads to separable differential equations. The conversation highlights common pitfalls and clarifies the correct approaches to reach the final answers.

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  • Understanding of first-order differential equations
  • Familiarity with substitution methods in differential equations
  • Knowledge of homogeneous equations
  • Ability to manipulate logarithmic expressions
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  • Study the method of substitution in solving first-order differential equations
  • Learn about separable differential equations and their solutions
  • Explore the homogeneous method for solving differential equations
  • Review techniques for integrating logarithmic functions in differential equations
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Homework Statement



1. x(x+y)y' = y(x-y)

2.y' = (4x + y)^2

3. (x+y)y' = 1


Homework Equations



I have tried using the substitution method v =, the homogeneous method as well.

The Attempt at a Solution



For 1. i factored out the xy and got 1/xy y' = integral ( (1-y/x)/(1+(x/y)) but can't take it further to the final answer ln(xy) = (x/y) + C

For 2. i tried sub v = 4x+y, but didnt even come close to the answer

For 3. I tried homogenous equations making it (1+y/x)y' = 1/x, but i get stuck with 1/x^2 later on which i can't factor to make it a simple first order linear diff...

PLEASE HELP!
 
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foobag said:

Homework Statement



1. x(x+y)y' = y(x-y)

2.y' = (4x + y)^2

3. (x+y)y' = 1


Homework Equations



I have tried using the substitution method v =, the homogeneous method as well.

The Attempt at a Solution



For 1. i factored out the xy and got 1/xy y' = integral ( (1-y/x)/(1+(x/y)) but can't take it further to the final answer ln(xy) = (x/y) + C
How did you factor out xy? I don't see that xy is a factor, so I'm puzzled about how you were able to factor it out.
foobag said:
For 2. i tried sub v = 4x+y, but didnt even come close to the answer
Well, I tried the same substitution in #2 and was able to get a separable differential equation. Show me what you tried so I can see where you went wrong.
foobag said:
For 3. I tried homogenous equations making it (1+y/x)y' = 1/x, but i get stuck with 1/x^2 later on which i can't factor to make it a simple first order linear diff...
Why not try a substitution u = x + y? If you do it correctly, you should get a separable differential equation.
foobag said:
PLEASE HELP!
 
ok so i redid problems 2 & 3 and they worked for me...

as for problem 1...

I can factor down to y' = (y/x) ((1-y/x)/(1+y/x))

but then i get the left side after using v = y/x to be (1/2)(1/v - lnv) = lnx + c but then i can't reduce it down to the answer in the back that is: ln(xy) = C + x/y...

I did: y' = y(x-y)/x(x+y)

then: y'/y = (x-y)/(x(x+y))

then: factor out x from top of right side... y'/y = x(1-y/x)/(x(x+y)), so x's cancel

i get: y'/y = (1-y/x)/(x+y) ok so then factor out x from bottom: y'/y = (1-y/x)/(x(1+y/x), then multiply y back...

so: y' = (y/x)((1-y/x)/(1+y/x) let me know if i made a mistake here
 
foobag said:
ok so i redid problems 2 & 3 and they worked for me...

as for problem 1...

I can factor down to y' = (y/x) ((1-y/x)/(1+y/x))

but then i get the left side after using v = y/x to be (1/2)(1/v - lnv) = lnx + c
So far, so good.
Now multiply both sides by 2 to get
1/v - ln v = 2lnx + 2c = ln x2 + 2c
so 1/v = ln v + ln x2 + 2c = ln[v x2] + 2c
so x/y = ln(y/x * x2) + 2c = ln(xy) + C (where C = 2c)
That's essentially what your book shows for the answer. The answer also seems to assume that x > 0 and y > 0, otherwise you would have some absolute values after integrating and getting the ln terms.

foobag said:
but then i can't reduce it down to the answer in the back that is: ln(xy) = C + x/y...

I did: y' = y(x-y)/x(x+y)

then: y'/y = (x-y)/(x(x+y))

then: factor out x from top of right side... y'/y = x(1-y/x)/(x(x+y)), so x's cancel

i get: y'/y = (1-y/x)/(x+y) ok so then factor out x from bottom: y'/y = (1-y/x)/(x(1+y/x), then multiply y back...

so: y' = (y/x)((1-y/x)/(1+y/x) let me know if i made a mistake here
 

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