First order linear differential Equation

In summary, the conversation discusses a problem related to finding the solution for the given differential equation, and the steps taken to simplify the expression using logarithms and exponentials. The final solution is found to be 1/(x^2+1). The conversation ends with gratitude and the assurance that the problem can now be continued with the simplified expression.
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Petrus
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Hello MHB,
\(\displaystyle (x^2+1)y'-2xy=x^2+1\) if \(\displaystyle y(1)=\frac{\pi}{2}\)What I have done:
Divide evrything by \(\displaystyle x^2+1\) and we got
\(\displaystyle y'-\frac{2xy}{x^2+1}=1\)
we got the integer factor as \(\displaystyle e^{^-\int\frac{2x}{x^2+1}}= e^{-ln(x^2+1)}\)
Now I get
\(\displaystyle (e^{-ln(x^2+1)}y)'=e^{-ln(x^2+1)}\)
and this lead me to something wrong, I am doing something wrong or?

Regards,
\(\displaystyle |\pi\rangle\)
 
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  • #2
Try simplifying the expression first , remember logarithm and exponential are (inverse) ...
 
  • #3
ZaidAlyafey said:
Try simplifying the expression first , remember logarithm and exponential are (inverse) ...
that means if I got right
\(\displaystyle e^{-ln(x^2+1)}=-x^2-1\)?

Regards,
\(\displaystyle |\pi\rangle\)
 
  • #4
No , remember the rules of logarithm \(\displaystyle \log x^n = n\log x \) .
 
  • #5
ZaidAlyafey said:
No , remember the rules of logarithm \(\displaystyle \log x^n = n\log x \) .
Ahhh I see now! \(\displaystyle e^{-ln(x^2+1)}=e^{ln((x^2+1)^{-1})}= \frac{1}{x^2+1}\)
Thanks a lot Zaid! I should be able to continue!:) Thanks for fast responed and taking your time!

Regards,
\(\displaystyle |\pi\rangle\)
 

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What is a first order linear differential equation?

A first order linear differential equation is a type of differential equation that involves only the first derivative of an unknown function. It is in the form of y' + p(x)y = q(x), where p(x) and q(x) are functions of x.

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