How they say that it is the solution

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The discussion centers on the differential equation -dn = -(1/τ)ndt, which leads to the solution n = n₀e^(-t/τ). One participant challenges the validity of the negative sign in front of dn and points out the omission of the constant of integration in the solution process. The correct integration steps involve transforming the equation to -ln(n) = -t/τ, ultimately yielding n = n₀e^(-t/τ) as the accurate solution.

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they said that the solution of

[tex]-dn=-\frac{1}{\tau}ndt\\[/tex]

is

[tex]n=n_0e^{-\frac{t}{\tau}}[/tex]



i got a totally different answer

[tex]-dn=-\frac{1}{\tau}ndt\\[/tex]
[tex]\int -dn=\int -\frac{1}{\tau}ndt\\[/tex]
[tex]\int \frac{-dn}{n}=\int -\frac{1}{\tau}dt\\[/tex]
[tex]-\ln{n}=-\frac{t}{\tau}\\[/tex]
[tex]\ln{n^{-1}}=-\frac{t}{\tau}\\[/tex]
[tex]e^{-\frac{t}{\tau}{={n^{-1}}[/tex]
 
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Are you sure the negative sign in front of dn in the original equation is supposed to be there? You also forgot the constant of integration.
 

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