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The discussion focuses on solving the differential equation dy/dt + yx = 0 using the Laplace transform. The initial condition is y(0) = 20. The user correctly applies the Laplace transform to the equation, yielding s*Y(s) - 20 + X(s)Y(s) = 0. However, the discussion reveals a misunderstanding regarding the Laplace transform of the product of two functions, leading to an incorrect formulation. The correct approach involves using integration factors and recognizing that the product of functions requires differentiation in the s-domain.

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Homework Statement



solve the following differential equation using laplace transform:

dy/dt+yx=0
y=20 when x=0

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The Attempt at a Solution



I took the laplace for each term
L(dy/dx)= s*Y(s)-y(0)

L(xy)=X(s)Y(s)

subtitute back to the equation,
s*Y(s)-y(0)+X(s)Y(s)=0

s*Y(s)-20+X(s)Y(s)=0

Y(s)=20/(s+X(s))

I got until here aand in point of view it will not be solved
<is it what I did and what I said is right

same with cos(y)*dy/dt-1/t=0, y=pi/4 when t=1 it wony be solved using laplace, is it true
 
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matt222 said:

Homework Statement



solve the following differential equation using laplace transform:

dy/dt+yx=0
y=20 when x=0

Do you mean [tex]\frac{dy}{dx}+xy=0[/itex] ?<br /> <br /> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> <h2>The Attempt at a Solution</h2><br /> <br /> I took the laplace for each term<br /> L(dy/dx)= s*Y(s)-y(0) </div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Assuming you are transforming from the [itex]x[/itex]-domain to the [itex]s[/itex]-domain, that is correct.<br /> <br /> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> L(xy)=X(s)Y(s) </div> </div> </blockquote><br /> No, that's not how you take the Laplace transform of a product of two functions.<br /> <br /> [tex]\mathcal{L}\left[x^n y(x)\right] = (-1)^n \frac{d^n}{ds^n}Y(s)[/tex][/tex]
 
L(dy/dx)= s*Y(s)-y(0)

L(xy)=-dY(s)/ds

so now we have s*Y(s)-y(0)-dY(s)/ds=0

so now we have dY(s)/ds-s*Y(s)=-20

now by using integration factor
assume
p=-s
Q=-20

uY(s)=intgeration(u*Q)

u=exp(-s^2/2)

so u* Y(s)=integration(exp(-s^2/2)*-20))

Y(s)=40+exp(s^2/2)*c

back to x domain it will be really hard
 

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