Math Problem Statement

Let y(x) be the solution of this initial value problem: x^2 dy/dx = 2xy + 3, with y(1) = 0. Find y(2).

Solution

We are given the following first-order differential equation and initial value problem:

x2dydx=2xy+3,y(1)=0x^2 \frac{dy}{dx} = 2xy + 3, \quad y(1) = 0

We are tasked with finding y(2)y(2).

Step 1: Solve the differential equation

The given equation is separable. First, rewrite it in a more convenient form:

dydx=2xy+3x2\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{2xy + 3}{x^2}

Now, separate the variables yy and xx:

dy2y+3x=dxx\frac{dy}{2y + \frac{3}{x}} = \frac{dx}{x}

To solve this, let's apply an integrating factor or substitution method after simplifying.

  1. Divide the equation by x2x^2.
  2. Use integration on both sides.

This will yield a solution involving constants and lead to the value of y(2)y(2).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differential Equations
Initial Value Problems
Separable Equations

Formulas

Separable differential equation form: dy/dx = f(x)g(y)

Theorems

Existence and Uniqueness Theorem for first-order differential equations

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Math