Separable Differential Equations

[olicoh]

Homework Statement

Suppse dn/dt = 1/10n and n(1)=-2. Separate the differential equation, then integrate both sides.

The Attempt at a Solution

How do I do this? There is no 't' to 'separate' from the equation. Would it just be:
int[1/10n] = int[0t] ?

 

[micromass]

Hi olicoh!

You'll need to bring the n and the dn to one side, and the dt to the other side first. Then you'll need to integrate...

 

[olicoh]

Hi olicoh!

You'll need to bring the n and the dn to one side, and the dt to the other side first. Then you'll need to integrate...

So would it be: int[10]dt = int[n]dn?

 

[micromass]

No. That 10 should be 1/10...

 

[HallsofIvy]

Is the equation dn/dt= 1/(10n) or dn/dt= (1/10)n ?