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The discussion focuses on finding first-order linear differential equations whose solutions are asymptotic to the line y = 3 - x as x approaches infinity. The general form of the equation is presented as y' + g(x)*y = h(x). The key insight is that as x approaches infinity, the angular coefficient approaches -1, leading to the relationship -1 + (3-x)*g(x) = h(x). A proposed method involves starting with the function y(x) = 3 - x + u(x) to derive the necessary equations.

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Find all linear differential equations of first order that satisfy this property:

All solutions are asymptotic to the straight line y = 3 - x, when x -> infinity

First i began writing the general equation:

y' + g(x)*y = h(x)

I would say that when x-> infinity, our equations will tends to 3-x (will behave like) and the angular coefficient will tends to -1

so:

-1 + (3-x)*g(x) = h(x)
x-> infinity

But i am not sure if this is right
 
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Start from the most general y which satisfies your condition, and work backwards.

For example, take y(x) = 3 - x + u(x) and work out y' + g(x)y.
 
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