Where to Go Next for Uncertain Times

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The discussion revolves around solving an equation involving integration and logarithmic functions, likely within the context of differential equations or mathematical modeling. The original poster appears to be working through a problem that involves expressing a variable in terms of another.

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  • Participants discuss the integration of functions and the implications of a potential writing error in the original equation. There is a focus on the correct interpretation of variables and the subsequent steps needed to isolate a variable.

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The conversation is ongoing, with participants providing feedback on each other's reasoning. Some guidance has been offered regarding the next steps in solving for the variable, but there is no explicit consensus on the approach yet.

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There are indications of confusion regarding the correct form of the equation and the assumptions made during the integration process. Participants are also navigating the implications of their variable substitutions and transformations.

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You write
[tex]\int \frac{1}{(v + 1)^2} dv = \int \frac{1}{x} dx[/tex]
and then on the next line
[tex]-v - 1 = \ln |v| + c[/tex]

I think you made a writing error there, which leads to an insolvable equation.
 
ah ok but if its lnx instead of v then I'm still on the right tracks?
 
ok so where do i go from e-v-1=KX ?
 
Yes, until that step you were fine.
Remember, you want the expression for v(x), and finally y(x) = x v(x).
So you have to solve v(x) from [itex]e^{-v(x)-1} = k x[/itex]. Try taking logarithms on both sides.
 

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