Partial differential equation problem

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Homework Statement


using the method of separation of variables, solve ∂u/∂x=4∂u/∂y, where u=3e^-y - e^-5y when x=0.


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let u(x,y)=X(x)Y(y)
=XY.

 
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hi sam! :wink:
sam topper. said:
let u(x,y)=X(x)Y(y)
=XY.

good

what next? :smile:
 
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