Solving Bernoulli's Differential Equation

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This discussion focuses on solving Bernoulli's Differential Equation represented by the equation xy(dx)=(y²+x)dy. The key steps include transforming the equation into standard linear form, applying the integrating factor u(x)=e∫p(x)dx, and utilizing the change of variables v=y^(1-n). A critical error identified was the need to multiply the equation by 2 to achieve the proper form for applying the integrating factor. The final solution derived is y²=-2x+Cx².

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Homework Statement


xy(dx)=(y2+x)dy

Homework Equations


integrating factor : u(x)=e∫p(x)dx
standard form of linear DE: dy/dx + P(x)y=Q(x)
standard form of bernoulli's differential equation: dy/dx + P(x)y=Q(x)yn
change of variables v=y1-n

The Attempt at a Solution


xy(dy)=(y2+x)dx
xy(dy/dx)=y2 +x
dy/dx=y/x +1/y
dy/dx-y/x=y-1

yn=y-1
y-n=y1

multipliying both sides by y1 yeilds:
y1(dy/dx) -y2/x=1

using change of variable v=y1-n=y2
dv/dx=(2y)(dy/dx)
(1/2)(dv/dx)=(y)(dy/dx)
and subbing the results yeilds:
(1/2)(dv/dx)-v/x=1

using an integrating factor to solve the resulting linear differential equation
u(x)=e∫p(x)dx
u(x)=e-∫(1/x)dx=1/x

multiplying both sides of the equation by the integrating factor yeilds:
(1/x)[(1/2)(dv/dx)-v/x]=1/x
(d/dx)[v/x]=1/x

integrating both sides:
(1/2)∫(v/x)d=∫1/xdx
(1/2)v/x=ln|x| + C
v=2ln|x| +C

now subbing back in y2]
y2]=2ln|x| + C

Unfortunately the answer is :

y2=-2x+Cx2

where did I go wrong?
Thanks ahead of time, you guys rock
 
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Dusty912 said:

Homework Statement


xy(dx)=(y2+x)dy

Homework Equations


integrating factor : u(x)=e∫p(x)dx
standard form of linear DE: dy/dx + P(x)y=Q(x)
standard form of bernoulli's differential equation: dy/dx + P(x)y=Q(x)yn
change of variables v=y1-n

The Attempt at a Solution


xy(dy)=(y2+x)dx
xy(dy/dx)=y2 +x
dy/dx=y/x +1/y
dy/dx-y/x=y-1

yn=y-1
y-n=y1

multipliying both sides by y1 yeilds:
y1(dy/dx) -y2/x=1

using change of variable v=y1-n=y2
dv/dx=(2y)(dy/dx)
(1/2)(dv/dx)=(y)(dy/dx)
and subbing the results yeilds:
(1/2)(dv/dx)-v/x=1

using an integrating factor to solve the resulting linear differential equation
Your equation is not in the proper form for the integrating factor. The leading coefficient must be ##1##, so you need to multiply your equation by ##2## before continuing.
 
thanks a bunch, I got it now
 

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