How do I solve this linear ODE using integration?

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In summary, the conversation discusses solving a linear ODE using integration to find a function of t, x(t). The suggested method is to separate the variables and integrate, then find the integration constant and simplify the final result. The ODE is separable and can be solved by integrating with dx in the numerator. The conversation also includes clarification on the correct form of the equation and offers assistance with integrating.
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Homework Statement



dx/dt = 2000-500x/100

Solve this linear ODE using integration. You should get a function of t, x(t). This is the "analytical solution". Use the differential equation above, separate the variables, and then integrate to find x(t). Find the integration constant and simplify your final result.

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dx/dt = 2000-500x/100

The Attempt at a Solution



I tried doing this but do no think its correct

dx-5x = 20dt then I would integrate that.
 
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schapman22 said:

Homework Statement



dx/dt = 2000-500x/100

Solve this linear ODE using integration. You should get a function of t, x(t). This is the "analytical solution". Use the differential equation above, separate the variables, and then integrate to find x(t). Find the integration constant and simplify your final result.

Homework Equations



dx/dt = 2000-500x/100

The Attempt at a Solution



I tried doing this but do no think its correct

dx-5x = 20dt then I would integrate that.

As written, you DE is dx/dt = 2000 - 5x, so letting y = x-400 we have dy/dt = -5y, which is easy to solve.

However, perhaps you meant dx/dt = (2000 - 500x)/100 = 20 - 5x. If that is what you meant, that is what you should have written. Use brackets.

RGV
 
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Sorry it was supposed to be dx/dt = (2000-500x)/100
 
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can you help me solve it?
 
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(2000-500x)/100 = 20 - 5x, for one thing.

The ODE is separable.

[itex]\displaystyle\frac{dx}{20 - 5x}=dt\,.[/itex]

Now, integrate both sides.
 
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how do I integrate with dx in the numerator?
 
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schapman22 said:
how do I integrate with dx in the numerator?

The nature of you questions has me wondering: what is your situation? Are you in a course that is far above your background level? Are you using a textbook that does not have any of this material in it? You are asking introductory questions that you should have seen discussed before. You can't learn the material from an on-line homework assistance site.

RGV
 
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I am taking my first calculus course and haven't come across this before
 
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schapman22 said:
how do I integrate with dx in the numerator?

Why wouldn't you integrate with dx in the numerator?

[tex]\int \frac{1}{20-5x}dx = \int dt[/tex]

[itex]\frac{dx}{20-5x} = \frac{1}{20-5x}dx[/itex] after all right?
 
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schapman22 said:
how do I integrate with dx in the numerator?

[itex]\displaystyle\int\frac{dx}{20 - 5x}=dt[/itex]

Let u = 20 - 5x . → du =-5dx
 
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We just started the integral so I don't know all of the integrating rules yet.
 

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