Math Problem Statement

Solve dy/dx = tan(y/x) + y/x.

Solution

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Problem 1:

dydx=tan(yx)+yx\frac{dy}{dx} = \tan\left(\frac{y}{x}\right) + \frac{y}{x}

Solution:

We will attempt a substitution to simplify this equation. Let: v=yxory=vxv = \frac{y}{x} \quad \text{or} \quad y = vx

Now, differentiate y=vxy = vx with respect to xx: dydx=v+xdvdx\frac{dy}{dx} = v + x \frac{dv}{dx}

Substitute this into the original equation: v+xdvdx=tan(v)+vv + x \frac{dv}{dx} = \tan(v) + v

Simplify: xdvdx=tan(v)x \frac{dv}{dx} = \tan(v)

This is now a separable differential equation. Separate the variables: dvtan(v)=dxx\frac{dv}{\tan(v)} = \frac{dx}{x}

Integrate both sides: dvtan(v)=dxx\int \frac{dv}{\tan(v)} = \int \frac{dx}{x}

Using the identity 1tan(v)=cot(v)\frac{1}{\tan(v)} = \cot(v), we have: lnsin(v)=lnx+C\ln|\sin(v)| = \ln|x| + C

Exponentiate both sides: sin(v)=Cx|\sin(v)| = C|x|

Therefore: sin(yx)=Cx\sin\left(\frac{y}{x}\right) = Cx

This is the implicit solution to the differential equation.


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Here are 5 related questions that extend this solution:

  1. How can we identify the best substitution for complex differential equations?
  2. What are the common separable forms in differential equations?
  3. Why is the chain rule useful in solving these types of problems?
  4. How do you handle boundary conditions or initial values with these solutions?
  5. What is the role of implicit solutions in applied mathematics?

Tip: When solving first-order differential equations, look for possible substitutions to simplify expressions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differential Equations
Separable Equations
Substitution Method
Implicit Solutions

Formulas

dy/dx = tan(y/x) + y/x
Substitution: y = vx (where v = y/x)
Integral of cot(v): ln|sin(v)|
Implicit solution: sin(y/x) = Cx

Theorems

Separable Differential Equations
Chain Rule in Differentiation

Suitable Grade Level

University-level Applied Mathematics