Initial-Value Problem Integration Question

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The discussion focuses on solving the initial-value problem represented by the differential equation dy/dx = (cos(3x))/(2 - sin(3x)), with the initial condition y(0) = 2. The solution involves separating variables and integrating both sides of the equation. A u-substitution is recommended to simplify the integration process, specifically by relating the derivative of the denominator to the numerator. This approach effectively leads to the solution of the integral.

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Hi there,

I'm doing a maths uni pre course with some questions on differentiation and integration.

I'm looking for a few pointers on how to proceed.

I need to solve:

dy/dx=(cos(3x))/(2-sin(3x)) when y=2 and x=0

Can anyone help with how I'm meant to approach this and how I go about actually integrating the equation. Its been some time since I've done things like this and the information I have is not very easy to understand.

Many thanks

Bob
 
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you got:

[tex]\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{\cos(3x)}{2-\sin(3x)}[/tex]

You can now separate variables and integrate:

[tex]\int_{y_0}^y dy=\int_{x_0}^x \frac{\cos(3x)}{2-\sin(3x)}dx[/tex]

The left side is just y-y_0. The other side you can do right? Just make a u-substitution. For example, what is the derivative of the denominator? Isn't that real close to what's in the numerator? Can you adjust it to be just right then integrate?
 

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