Differential equatn involving cos^2 and sin^2 in denominator

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The discussion revolves around solving a differential equation involving trigonometric functions in the denominator, specifically \(9\cos^2(x) + 4\sin^2(x)\). Participants are exploring the integration of both sides of the equation to express \(y\) in terms of \(x\).

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss rearranging the equation and integrating both sides. There are attempts to clarify the integration process and the resulting expressions for \(y\). Questions arise regarding the constants involved in the integration and the interpretation of the results.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing feedback on each other's attempts and clarifying points of confusion. Some guidance has been offered regarding integration techniques and the handling of constants, but no consensus on the final form of \(y(x)\) has been reached.

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Participants are navigating potential discrepancies in their integration results and are questioning the assumptions made during the integration process. There is also a mention of using substitution in the integration, which may affect the outcome.

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Homework Statement
(9cos^2(x) + 4sin^2 (x)).dy/dx = 6

The attempt at a solution
Rearranging:

(1/6).dy = 1/(9cos^2(x) + 4sin^2 (x))

(1/6).dy = 1/((3cos(x))^2 + (2sin(x))^2)

L.H.S becomes y/6 after integrating.

The R.H.S. (denominator):
(3cos(x))^2 + (2sin(x))^2
I take out cos^2(x)
This leaves me with:
(9 + 4tan^2(x))
Then i use the standard integral formula for arctan
And i get: (1/3)arctan (2tanx/3)

Then I'm stuck...
 
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What are you trying to find?
 
It's almost perfect. The LHS is y/6 + C. The RHS is 1/6 tan^(-1)((2 tan(x))/3).

What's y(x) then ?
 
TaxOnFear said:
What are you trying to find?
Solving the ODE to get y in terms of x.dextercioby, for the R.H.S, after i worked it out, i get 1/2 tan^(-1)((2 tan(x))/3)
I used substitution t=tanx to integrate R.H.S.

Based on the formula: integral of 1/(a^2 + x^2) is 1/a tan^(-1)(x/a) + C

So, i don't understand how you got 1/6 instead of 1/2

I got the 1/2 by: 1/3 x 3/2 (obtained by dividing by the differentiation of 2t/3)
 
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Any help?
 
Hmm...

[tex]... = \frac{1}{9}\int \frac{dx}{\left(\frac{2}{3}\sin x\right)^2 + \cos^2 x} = ...= \frac{3}{18} \int \frac{dp}{p^2 +1} = ...[/tex]

Fill in the blanks.
 

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