Math Problem Statement

true or false

Solution

The image contains a mathematical expression, and it seems that the question is asking whether this expression is true or false. Let's break down the expression and analyze it step by step.

Expression Analysis:

The equation appears to involve a differential equation along with some algebraic terms. Based on the image, the expression can be interpreted as follows:

The true solution of the equationd2ydx2dydx=3y(x,y)=3yx2=2isy=1313x2\text{The true solution of the equation} \quad \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} - \frac{dy}{dx} = 3y(x, y) = \frac{3y}{x^2} = 2 \quad \text{is} \quad y = \frac{1}{3} - \frac{1}{3}x^2

To evaluate if the equation is true or false, we need to consider the following steps:

  1. Differential Equation Interpretation:

    • The left-hand side of the equation involves the second derivative of yy with respect to xx minus the first derivative of yy with respect to xx.
    • The expression on the right-hand side is 3y(x,y)3y(x, y), and it is stated that 3y(x,y)=3yx2=23y(x, y) = \frac{3y}{x^2} = 2.
  2. Given Solution:

    • The proposed solution is y=1313x2y = \frac{1}{3} - \frac{1}{3}x^2.

Verification:

Let's verify if the proposed solution satisfies the differential equation:

  1. First derivative: dydx=23x\frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{2}{3}x

  2. Second derivative: d2ydx2=23\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = -\frac{2}{3}

  3. Substitute into the Differential Equation: d2ydx2dydx=23(23x)=23+23x\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} - \frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{2}{3} - \left(-\frac{2}{3}x\right) = -\frac{2}{3} + \frac{2}{3}x Compare this with the right-hand side of the original equation 3y(x,y)=3yx2=23y(x, y) = \frac{3y}{x^2} = 2.

Given this analysis, the original differential equation and the proposed solution don't seem to satisfy each other based on the general form of the solution.

Conclusion:

The expression appears to be false based on the mathematical steps we applied.


Would you like more details on this process or have any questions?

Here are some related questions you might find useful:

  1. What are the general methods for solving second-order differential equations?
  2. How do you check if a function is a solution to a differential equation?
  3. What are some common mistakes when solving differential equations?
  4. How do boundary conditions affect the solutions of differential equations?
  5. What are the different types of differential equations and their applications?

Tip: Always verify each step when solving differential equations, especially when checking if a function is a solution to a given equation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differential Equations
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Formulas

Second-order differential equation

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced College Level