Is the Integration Factor Correct in This Differential Equation Solution?

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In summary, the conversation discusses a problem involving finding the solution to an initial value problem and determining the error in the solution. The problem involves finding the function g(t) using the given equation and initial condition. The conversation also includes a discussion on integrating the equation and using the initial condition to find the value of the constant. It is suggested to approach the problem as a separable equation.
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ello ello!
Here is the problem:
Let g(t) be the solution of the initial value problem:
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with g(1) = 1 .
Find g(t).
g(t) = ?


Heres what i did:
2ty' + y = 0;
y' + y/(2t) = 0;

I(t) = e^(2t) dt
integrate:
I = t^2;

t^2*y = C;
y = C/t^2;

apply intial condition: g(1) = 1;
1 = C/1
C = 1;
Appply constant:
y = 1/t^2;
which si wrong!

Anyone know what I did?
 
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I can't figure out what you did, but the equation is seperable so you don't need an integrating factor.
 
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mr coffee said:
what i did:
2ty' + y = 0;
y' + y/(2t) = 0;

I(t) = e^(2t) dt

NO, the coefficient of y is [itex]\frac{1}{2t}[/itex] not 2t:
[tex] I(t)= \int e^{\frac{1}{2t}}dt[/tex]
not
[tex] \int e^{2t}dt[/itex]

I think you will find that impossible to integrate so do this as a separable equation.
 

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