Solve PDE: dG/dt=(n*s-u)(s-1)dG/ds

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To solve the PDE dG/dt=(n*s-u)(s-1)dG/ds, the recommended technique involves using characteristics. By solving the equation ds/((n*s-u)(s-1)) = dt, one can find the characteristic curves g(u,s) that remain constant. A general solution can then be expressed as G(u, s) = F(g(u,s)), where F(t) is any differentiable function of a single variable. This method effectively utilizes the relationship between the variables to derive solutions. Understanding these characteristics is essential for solving the PDE effectively.
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Hi, could anyone tell me what kind of technique I should use to solve the following PDE?

dG/dt=(n*s-u)(s-1)dG/ds

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n and u are constants?

You can solve
\frac{ds}{(ns-u)(s-1)}= dt
for the "characteristic" g(u,s)= constant.

For F(t) any differentiable function of single variable, G(u, s)= F(g(u,s)) is a solution to the differential equation.
 
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