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The discussion revolves around solving the ordinary differential equation Q' + (1/(50+t))Q = 1. Participants are examining the correctness of an attempted solution involving the use of an integrating factor.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the method of finding the integrating factor and the subsequent steps taken to arrive at the solution. There are suggestions to verify the solution by substituting back into the original equation.

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Some participants have provided guidance on checking the solution independently. There is a recognition of the importance of following up on previous discussions rather than starting new threads for similar problems.

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Homework Statement


Solve Q'+(1/(50+t))Q=1.

Homework Equations


None.

The Attempt at a Solution


This is my work:
I know that the integrating factor is (1/(50+t)).
e^integral of (1/(50+t))dt=e^ln abs(50+t)=50+t
(50+t)Q'+Q=50+t
Q(50+t)=50t+t^2+C
Q=(50t+t^2+C)/(50+t)
I got Q=(50t+t^2+C)/(50+t) as the answer. Am I right?
 
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You can check this yourself by substituting for Q and Q' in the original ODE.
 
Math10 said:

Homework Statement


Solve Q'+(1/(50+t))Q=1.

Homework Equations


None.

The Attempt at a Solution


This is my work:
I know that the integrating factor is (1/(50+t)).
e^integral of (1/(50+t))dt=e^ln abs(50+t)=50+t
(50+t)Q'+Q=50+t
Q(50+t)=50t+t^2+C
Q=(50t+t^2+C)/(50+t)
I got Q=(50t+t^2+C)/(50+t) as the answer. Am I right?

I concur with SteamKing's answer. You can easily check it yourself, and it would be good to develop the habit of checking on your own.
 
LCKurtz said:
I think most of us at PF frown on abandoning a thread and then starting a new one like it was a different subject.
Yes.

Math10, do not abandon a thread, and then start a new one on the same problem.

Also, as SteamKing and Ray Vickson have pointed out, you can and should, check answers to problems like this on your own.
 
Okay. I won't abandon a thread again.
 
And I have already solved the problem.
 

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