Ordinary differentiation equations (ODE)-seperable

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The discussion focuses on solving the initial value problem represented by the ordinary differential equation (ODE) xy’ – y = 2x²y with the condition y(1) = 1. The solution process involves separating variables and integrating, leading to the expression ln |y| = ln |x| + x² + C. A critical error is highlighted regarding the application of exponential rules, specifically in the final expression for y, which should be y = e^C * x * e^(x²) rather than y = x + e^(x²) + e^C.

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hey there..
i've got unsolved solution here..


Solve initial value problem..

xy’ – y = 2x2y ; y(1) = 1



x dy/dx = y + 2x2y

dy/dx = y/x + 2xy

dy/dx = y[(1/x) + 2x]

∫1/y dy = ∫ (1/x) + 2x dx

ln |y| = ln |x| + x2 + C

apply exp to both side

y = x + ex^2 + e^C



substitute the initial value

1 = 1 + e1 + e^C

e^(1+C) = 0

apply ln

1 + C = ln 0?
 
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naspek said:
ln |y| = ln |x| + x2 + C

apply exp to both side

y = x + ex^2 + e^C

You are forgetting your basic exponential rules:

[tex]y=e^{\ln(x)+x^2+c}=e^ce^{x^2}e^{\ln(x)}\neq x+e^{x^2}+e^c[/tex]
 

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