How do I solve for dP in this integral equation?

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In summary, the conversation is about solving an equation for dP, but the person is unsure about how to handle the constant C. They discuss using P as a function of T and finding the value of C through a specific point.
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Its been a while since I took calculus so I'm confused as how to solve this.

I've gotten my equation simplified as far as

BdT=KdP and I'm supposed to solve for dP

I do it and end up with B(T2-T1) = K(P2-P1)
but this is giving me the wrong answer when I put the values in...

What am I doing wrong?
 
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[tex] \int B dT = \int k \text{dP} \rightarrow BT + C_1 = kP + C_2[/tex]
combine [tex]C= C_1 -C_2[/tex]
[tex] \frac{BT + C}{k} = P [/tex]
 
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How are you supposed to solve something like that not knowing what C is though?
 
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P is a function of T
[tex] P(T) [/tex]
suppose you have a value of P(0) then to solve for C
T=0
[tex] P(0) = \frac{C}{k} [/tex]

therefore,
[tex] P(T) = \frac{B}{k} T + P(0) = \frac{B}{k} T + \frac{C}{k} [/tex]
 

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