Non-linear first order ODE: Solving with Exact Form

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I'm trying to solve the following ODE: [tex]ydx+(\frac {e^x}{y}-1)dy=0[/tex]

I tried to transfer this ODE into exact form but no luck.

Will appreciate any help.
 
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estro said:
I'm trying to solve the following ODE: [tex]ydx+(\frac {e^x}{y}-1)dy=0[/tex]

I tried to transfer this ODE into exact form but no luck.

Will appreciate any help.

Leave the equation as it is and look for an integrating factor that is just a function of x.
 
I tried it before:
[tex]X=y, Y=e^x/y-1[/tex]
[tex]u'(x)+(\frac {X_y-Y_x}{Y})u(x)=0[/tex]
Thus u=e^x

But [tex]d/dy(e^xX) \neq d/dx(e^xY)[/tex]

What I'm missing?
 
Bellow is formula that I found in my book:
[tex]u'(x)+(\frac {X_y-Y_x}{Y})u(x)=0[/tex]=
[tex]u'(x)-u(x)=0[/tex] => u=e^x

Can't see where is the problem.
 
LCKurtz said:
Are you sure about the sign on that numerator?

estro said:
Bellow is formula that I found in my book:
[tex]u'(x)+(\frac {X_y-Y_x}{Y})u(x)=0[/tex]=
[tex]u'(x)-u(x)=0[/tex] => u=e^x

Can't see where is the problem.

I told you what was wrong. The numerator should be Yx-Xy.