How Do You Solve This Differential Equation with Initial Condition y(1)=3?

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves solving a differential equation of the form \(x^2\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{2\sqrt{y}}{x^4}\) with the initial condition \(y(1)=3\). Participants are exploring the methods to manipulate and integrate the equation correctly.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to integrate both sides of the equation but expresses uncertainty about their solution matching the expected result. Some participants question the steps taken, particularly regarding the treatment of the \(x^2\) term during integration.

Discussion Status

The discussion is active, with participants identifying potential errors in the original poster's approach and clarifying the correct form of the differential equation. There is an acknowledgment of a mistake in the problem setup, which has led to further exploration of the integration process.

Contextual Notes

There is a correction regarding the original equation, where the term involving \(x^2\) was misrepresented, prompting a reevaluation of the integration steps. The initial condition \(y(1)=3\) remains a focal point for finding a particular solution.

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Homework Statement


x^2\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{2sqrt(y)}{x^4}

Where y(1)=3


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The Attempt at a Solution


\int \frac{dy}{2sqrt(y)}=\int \frac{dx}{x^4}

4sqrt(y)=\frac{-1}{3x^3}+c

c=4sqrt(3)+\frac{1}{3}

So i end up with

4sqrt(y)=\frac{-1}{3x^3}+4sqrt(3)+\frac{1}{3}

I'v gone wrong somewhere as the solution given does not match, i just can't spot where my mistake is. Thanks in advance for any help
 
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Hello,

How'd you get \int \frac{dy}{2\sqrt{y}}=\int \frac{dx}{x^4}
from

x^2\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{2\sqrt{y}}{x^4}?

What happened to the x^2 term on the left?
 
Sorry about that, stupid error. In the initial problem it should be \frac{2sqrt(y)}{x^2}
 
Differentiate 4*sqrt(y). Do you get 1/(2*sqrt(y))?
 

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