Ordinary Differential equation

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around solving an ordinary differential equation (ODE) of the form (5+7y^2)dy/dx +(4x+2)y = 0, with the initial condition y(1)=1. Participants are tasked with finding an implicit solution expressed as f(x,y) = constant.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss using integrating factors and separation of variables as potential methods. There are attempts to integrate the equation, with varying results and interpretations of the integration process. Some participants question the treatment of y as a constant during integration and the implications of the degree of the differential equation.

Discussion Status

There is ongoing exploration of the integration steps and the correct formulation of the implicit solution. Participants have identified mistakes in their attempts and are refining their understanding of the equation's structure. Some have provided guidance on the correct form of the solution, while others express confusion about the syntax required for inputting their answers.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the requirement to express the solution in a specific format and the importance of adhering to syntax rules when entering their solutions into a computer program. There is also mention of the initial condition y(1)=1, which is used to determine the constant in the solution.

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Homework Statement


Note: Here your solution is implicitly defined, i.e. you can not rearrange the solution to get an explicit expression for y. Therefore you need to enter your solution as an equation. You should enter your solution in the form f(x,y) = constant where you have determined both f(x,y) and the constant (for example: sin(y)/x=ln(2) ). You must include an equals sign. Do not use decimal numbers.



Homework Equations


(5+7y^2)dy/dx +(4x+2)y = 0, y(1)=1


The Attempt at a Solution


had a try at using integrating factor but having the equation = 0 doesn't really help
then tried breaking them up into seperable equations
((5+y^2)/y)dy = (-4x-2)dx
integrated and got f(x,y)=5lny+y^2-2x^2-2x+9/2

 
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(5+y^2)/y = (5/y) + y
when you integrate (5/y) + y , you should get 5Iny + (1/2)y^2
and when you shift your intergrated x components to the left side, shouldn't it be positive?
thats what i think..haha
 
hmm yea tried that aswell
also tried integrating:
(5+y^2)dy = (-4xy-y)dx
got 5y +(y^3)/3 = -4x^2y-2xy+c
with y(1)=1
got c = 34/3
but still wrong >.>
 
i don't think you can do it that way. You can't simply multiply the y over and integrate wrt x and treat y as constant.

opps! and sorry i read ur qns wrongly.
(5+7y^2)dy/dx +(4x+2)y = 0

this is 3rd degree DE? think i haven learn this yet..haha..sorry!
=P
 
its a first degree DE since it has dy/dx in it, not d^3y/dx^3
at least to my knowledge
 
cheddacheeze said:

Homework Statement


Note: Here your solution is implicitly defined, i.e. you can not rearrange the solution to get an explicit expression for y. Therefore you need to enter your solution as an equation. You should enter your solution in the form f(x,y) = constant where you have determined both f(x,y) and the constant (for example: sin(y)/x=ln(2) ). You must include an equals sign. Do not use decimal numbers.



Homework Equations


(5+7y^2)dy/dx +(4x+2)y = 0, y(1)=1


The Attempt at a Solution


had a try at using integrating factor but having the equation = 0 doesn't really help
then tried breaking them up into seperable equations
((5+y^2)/y)dy = (-4x-2)dx
That's a good start, but you made a mistake on the left side.
You should have (5/y + 7y)dy = (-4x - 2)dx

cheddacheeze said:
integrated and got f(x,y)=5lny+y^2-2x^2-2x+9/2
This is not quite right. You should have something like 5 ln(y) + <other x and y terms> = <constant>.
 
blursotong said:
you should get 5Iny + (1/2)y^2

There is no "In" function. That's Ln, which is sort of an abbreviation of natural Logarithm.
 
oh wow i can't believe i mistook the question, i didnt see 7y^2 while trying to work it out maybe that will help
 
this is the answer i got:
5logy + 7/2y^2 + 2x^2 + 2x + 15/2
but it still did not work
 
  • #10
That's because you lost your equation. Remember what I said...
You should have something like 5 ln(y) + <other x and y terms> = <constant>
Starting from here
(5/y + 7y)dy = (-4x - 2)dx
Integrate both sides of this equation to get
5lny + (7/2)y^2 = -2x^2 -2x + C

Now use the initial condition y(1) = 1 to find C, and you're done, so stop at that point.

If you want to check your answer, differentiate implicitly and you should get back to the original differential equation.
 
  • #11
Mark44 said:
That's because you lost your equation. Remember what I said...

Starting from here
(5/y + 7y)dy = (-4x - 2)dx
Integrate both sides of this equation to get
5lny + (7/2)y^2 = -2x^2 -2x + C

Now use the initial condition y(1) = 1 to find C, and you're done, so stop at that point.

If you want to check your answer, differentiate implicitly and you should get back to the original differential equation.

yes using the initial conditions
5ln1 + 7/2(1)^2 + 2(1)^1 +2(1) = C
which is
5(0) + 7/2 + 2 + 2 = C
C = 15/2 doesn't it?

which is the same equation i got and it still doesn't work
 
  • #12
Yes, I got C = 15/2. Why do you think it doesn't work?
 
  • #13
Mark44 said:
Yes, I got C = 15/2. Why do you think it doesn't work?

have tried entering it on the computer and it still is not right

sorry it was right, instead of entering "ln(y)", i entered as "lny" damn syntax
 
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  • #14
Keep that in mind. We take a lot of shortcuts in writing math expressions, that a computer program is not likely to understand, especially with trig functions and log functions. Instead of cosx or sinx, it's probably going to be looking for cos(x) and sin(x).
 
  • #15
yep thanks for you help :)
 

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