Math Problem Statement

Y'(x)=sin(x)/cos(y) differential equation

Solution

To solve the differential equation Y(x)=sin(x)cos(Y(x))Y'(x) = \frac{\sin(x)}{\cos(Y(x))}, let’s rewrite it in a separable form:

  1. Start by rewriting Y(x)=dYdxY'(x) = \frac{dY}{dx} as: dYdx=sin(x)cos(Y)\frac{dY}{dx} = \frac{\sin(x)}{\cos(Y)}

  2. Separate variables, moving all YY-related terms to one side and xx-related terms to the other: cos(Y)dY=sin(x)dx\cos(Y) \, dY = \sin(x) \, dx

  3. Now, integrate both sides: cos(Y)dY=sin(x)dx\int \cos(Y) \, dY = \int \sin(x) \, dx

  4. Integrating each side:

    • The integral of cos(Y)\cos(Y) with respect to YY is sin(Y)\sin(Y).
    • The integral of sin(x)\sin(x) with respect to xx is cos(x)-\cos(x).

    Thus, we get: sin(Y)=cos(x)+C\sin(Y) = -\cos(x) + C where CC is the constant of integration.

  5. Solving for YY, we obtain the implicit solution: Y=arcsin(cos(x)+C)Y = \arcsin(-\cos(x) + C)

This is the general solution of the differential equation.

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

Here are five related questions to extend your understanding:

  1. How do we determine CC if an initial condition is given?
  2. What is the domain of the solution based on the properties of arcsin\arcsin?
  3. How can this differential equation be solved using numerical methods?
  4. How would the solution change if Y(x)Y'(x) had a different trigonometric expression?
  5. What are some applications of such separable differential equations in real-world contexts?

Tip: When solving separable differential equations, always check if both sides are easily integrable before separating.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differential Equations
Separation of Variables
Trigonometric Integration

Formulas

Y'(x) = sin(x) / cos(Y(x))
∫cos(Y) dY = ∫sin(x) dx
sin(Y) = -cos(x) + C

Theorems

Separation of Variables

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12