Solve Partial Derivatives for Exact Diff Eq

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The discussion revolves around determining if a given differential equation is exact and involves partial derivatives. The equation presented includes terms with both variables t and y, and participants are exploring the conditions for exactness.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the calculation of partial derivatives for the functions M(t, y) and N(t, y) to check for equality. There is an emphasis on simplifying expressions and finding a common denominator to compare the derivatives.

Discussion Status

Participants have engaged in verifying the exactness of the differential equation through calculations of partial derivatives. Some have noted that the derivatives appear to be equal after simplification, indicating that the equation may be exact. Further steps to find a potential solution are also mentioned, but no consensus on the final solution has been reached.

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There is an indication of participants being cautious about their understanding of partial derivatives, suggesting a potential gap in confidence or knowledge regarding the topic.

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Homework Statement



Determine if the following differential equation is exact. If it is exact solve it.

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[tex]\left(\frac{1}{t} + \frac{1}{t^{2}} - \frac{y}{t^{2} + y^{2}}\right)dt + \left(ye^{y} + \frac{t}{t^{2} + y^{2}}\right)dy = 0[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution



I am a little rusty on my partial derivatives I am not sure if this is right.

[tex]M(t, y) = \frac{1}{t} + \frac{1}{t^{2}} - \frac{y}{t^{2} + y^{2}}[/tex]

[tex]N(t, y) = ye^{y} + \frac{t}{t^{2} + y^{2}}[/tex]

[tex]\frac{\partial M}{\partial y} = -y[-(t^{2} + y^{2})^{-2}(2y)] - (t^{2} + y^{2})^{-1}[/tex]

[tex]\frac{\partial N}{\partial t} = t[-(t^{2} + y^{2})^{-2}(2t)] + (t^{2} + y^{2})^{-1}[/tex]
 
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Looks good so far. You'll have to do some simplifying to see if they are the same. Put them over a common denominator.
 
[tex]-y[-(t^{2} + y^{2})^{-2}(2y)] - (t^{2} + y^{2})^{-1} = t[-(t^{2} + y^{2})^{-2}(2t)] + (t^{2} + y^{2})^{-1}[/tex]

[tex]-y\left[-\frac{2y}{(t^{2} + y^{2})^{2}}\right] - \frac{1}{t^{2} + y^{2}} = t\left[-\frac{2t}{(t^{2} + y^{2})^{2}}\right] + \frac{1}{t^{2} + y^{2}}[/tex]

[tex]\frac{2y^{2}}{(t^{2} + y^{2})^{2}} + \frac{2t^{2}}{(t^{2} + y^{2})^{2}} = \frac{1}{t^{2} + y^{2}} + \frac{1}{t^{2} + y^{2}}[/tex]

[tex]\frac{2y^{2} + 2t^{2}}{(t^{2} + y^{2})^{2}} = \frac{2}{t^{2} + y^{2}}[/tex]

[tex]\frac{2y^{2} + 2t^{2}}{t^{2} + y^{2}} = 2[/tex]

[tex]2y^{2} + 2t^{2} = 2y^{2} + 2t^{2}[/tex] They are exact.
 
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To finish it:

[tex]\frac{\partial f}{\partial t} = \frac{1}{t} + \frac{1}{t^{2}} - \frac{y}{t^{2} + y^{2}}[/tex]

[tex]\frac{\partial f}{\partial y} = ye^{y} + \frac{t}{t^{2} + y^{2}}[/tex]

[tex]f(t,y) = \int\left(\frac{1}{t} + \frac{1}{t^{2}} - \frac{y}{t^{2} + y^{2}}\right)dt + \Phi(y)[/tex]

[tex]f(t,y) = ln|t| - \frac{1}{t} - tan^{-1}\left(\frac{t}{y}\right) + \Phi(y)[/tex]

[tex]\frac{\partial f}{\partial y} = 0 - 0 + \frac{t}{y^{2} + t^{2}} + \frac{d\Phi}{dy} = ye^{y} + \frac{t}{t^{2} + y^{2}}[/tex]

[tex]\frac{d\Phi}{dy} = ye^{y}[/tex]

[tex]\Phi = \int\left(ye^{y}\right)dy + c[/tex]

[tex]\Phi = ye^{y} - e^{y} + c[/tex]

[tex]f(t,y) = ln|t| - \frac{1}{t} - tan^{-1}\left(\frac{t}{y}\right) + ye^{y} - e^{y} + c[/tex]
 
Sure. Well done!
 
Thanks for the help.
 

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