Trouble with this differential equation

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The discussion focuses on solving the differential equation (x+1)f'(x) - xf(x) + c = 0, where c is a constant. The equation can be rewritten as y' - x/(x + 1) = -c/(x + 1). To solve this, the integration factor method is recommended, which involves finding an integrating factor to simplify the equation. This approach is essential for tackling first-order linear differential equations.

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Hi!
can you help me to solve this differential equation?

[tex] <br /> (x+1)f^{\prime}(x)-xf(x)+c=0<br /> [/tex]

c is a constant
 
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matteo86bo said:
Hi!
can you help me to solve this differential equation?

[tex] <br /> (x+1)f^{\prime}(x)-xf(x)+c=0<br /> [/tex]

c is a constant
Rewrite the equation as y' - x/(x + 1) = -c/(x + 1) and find an integrating factor. Your text should have some examples of this technique.

BTW, this is NOT a precalculus question.
 

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