Find the general solution to the differential equation

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The discussion revolves around finding the general solution to the differential equation y' + (12x^11)y = x^12, which is a linear differential equation. Participants are exploring the nature of the solution and the methods to approach it.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss the use of an integrating factor and the challenges of integrating the right side of the equation. There is mention of the potential for non-elementary solutions and the use of an integral I = ∫e^(x^12)dx. Some participants express uncertainty about their approaches and question the validity of their reasoning.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants sharing their thoughts on the integrating factor and the integration process. Some guidance has been offered regarding the analysis of the integrating factor, but there is no explicit consensus on the solution approach yet.

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There are references to the possibility of non-elementary solutions and the use of specific functions like the incomplete gamma function, which may indicate constraints or assumptions that are being debated in the context of the problem.

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Find the general solution to the differential equation
y'+(12x^11)y=x^12

Use the variable I= the integral of e^(x^12)dx where it occurs in your answer.

According to some people, it doesn't have an elementary solution, look at:
http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=y%27+%2B+12*x^11*y+%3D+x^12

there's a incomplete gamma function ?

can someone please show me how to solve this problem, thank you so much!
 
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Hi ani9890! Welcome to PF :smile:

Wolfram Alpha has a strange way of solving differential equations. But there is an elementary solution, as it is a simple linear differential equation. How can you solve such equations?

Hint : Start by analyzing what the integrating factor is...
 
so I end up with this,

d/dx[ye^(x^12)] = x^12*e^(x^12)

and I'm supposed to integrate both sides, but the right side can't be integrated to give a elementary solution. So what should I do?

I was thinking y(x)=e^(-x^12)(x^12)I
where I stands for the integral of e^(x^12) , but I'm sure this is wrong lol
 
ani9890 said:
so I end up with this,

d/dx[ye^(x^12)] = x^12*e^(x^12)

and I'm supposed to integrate both sides, but the right side can't be integrated to give a elementary solution. So what should I do?

I was thinking y(x)=e^(-x^12)(x^12)I
where I stands for the integral of e^(x^12) , but I'm sure this is wrong lol

No:

\displaystyle \frac{d}{dx}\left(ye^{\displaystyle x^{12}}\right)=y'\ e^{\displaystyle x^{12}}+y\,e^{\displaystyle x^{12}}\left(12x^{11}\right)

So, what if you multiply your Dif.Eq. by e12x ?
 

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