Solving the Initial Value Problem: y' = (3x^2)/[(3y^2)-4] where y(0)=1

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Im having a little issue figuring out this intial value problem.


Solve the Initial Value Problem
y' = (3x^2)/[(3y^2)-4] where y(0)=1

Looks like I can solve it as a seperable DE.

dy/dx = (3x^2)/[(3y^2)-4]

[(3y^2)-4] dy = (3x^2) dx

Integrating both sides...

(y^3) - 4y = (x^3) + c

I don't see how to get this in terms of y = (explicitly)
to find my c...

Am I just missing some easy algebra or did I use the worng method for this one?


Thanks,
Rob
 
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robierob12 said:
Im having a little issue figuring out this intial value problem.


Solve the Initial Value Problem
y' = (3x^2)/[(3y^2)-4] where y(0)=1
[tex]y' = \frac{3x^2}{3y^2-4}[/tex]
So,
[tex](3y^2-4)y' = 3x^2[/tex]
Integrate,
[tex]\int (3y^2-4)y' dx = \int 3x^2 dx[/tex].
That means,
[tex]y^3 - 4y = x^3 + C[/tex]
Now at [tex]x=0[/tex] it means [tex]y=1[/tex].
Use this to find [tex]C[/tex] and complete the problem.
 
It's funny sometimes how easy something can end up being... just pluging in a point.

Thanks,
Rob