Understanding Implicit Solutions: Solving a Basic Problem with x*sin(y) = cos(y)

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The discussion focuses on verifying that the equation x*sin(y) = cos(y) is an implicit solution to the differential equation \(\frac{dy}{dx} (x*cot(y) +1) = -1\). The user initially struggles with the differentiation process but ultimately applies the product rule correctly to derive the necessary relationship. The final result confirms that the implicit solution holds true, demonstrating the relationship between the original equation and the differential equation.

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hi,

I could you some help with a basic problem please.

it asks to verify that x*sin(y) = cos(y) is an implicit solution to [itex]\frac{dy}{dx}[/itex] (x*cot(y) +1) = -1

Here's what I have so far:
x*sin(y) = cos (y)
[itex]\frac{dx}{dx}[/itex] * sin(y) * (([itex]\frac{d}{dx}[/itex]) * sin(y)) * ([itex]\frac{dy}{dx}[/itex]) = ([itex]\frac{d}{dx}[/itex]) cos(y) * ([itex]\frac{dy}{dx}[/itex])
[itex]\rightarrow[/itex] sin(y) * cos(y) * [itex]\frac{dy}{dx}[/itex] = -sin(y) * [itex]\frac{dy}{dx}[/itex]

I'm stuck here. For example, if I try to divide both sides by sin(y) in order to elimnate sin(y), then I can't figure out how to get to the d.e. from there:
ex. (sin(y) * cos(y) * [itex]\frac{dy}{dx}[/itex]) / sin(y) = -(sin(y) * [itex]\frac{dy}{dx}[/itex]) / sin(y)
[itex]\rightarrow[/itex] cos(y) * [itex]\frac{dy}{dx}[/itex] = - [itex]\frac{dy}{dx}[/itex]
add [itex]\frac{dy}{dx}[/itex] to both sides
[itex]\rightarrow[/itex] cos(y) * [itex]\frac{dy}{dx}[/itex] + [itex]\frac{dy}{dx}[/itex] = 0
factor
[itex]\rightarrow[/itex] [itex]\frac{dy}{dx}[/itex] * (cos(y) + 1) = 0

thanks for any help.
 
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Doing the product rule on x*sin(y) should involve adding some functions together at the end
 
thanks, I got the answer after adding in the product rule:

[itex]x*sin(y) = cos(y)[/itex]

take the derivative of both sides

[itex]\rightarrow \frac{dx}{dx}*sin(y) + \frac{dy}{dx}*cos(y)*x = \frac{dy}{dx}*(-sin(y))[/itex]

divide both sides by sin(y)

[itex]\rightarrow 1 + \frac{dy}{dx}*\frac{cos(y)}{sin(y)}*x = -\frac{dy}{dx}[/itex]

subtract -1 from both sides and add [itex]\frac{dy}{dx}[/itex] from both sides

[itex]\rightarrow \frac{dy}{dx}*cot(y)*x + \frac{dy}{dx} = -1[/itex]

factor

[itex]\rightarrow \frac{dy}{dx}*(x*cot(y) + 1) = -1[/itex]
 

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