Math Problem Statement

y(lnx−lny)dx = (x lnx−x lny−y)dy

Solution

The given differential equation is:

y(lnxlny)dx=(xlnxxlnyy)dyy(\ln x - \ln y) \, dx = (x \ln x - x \ln y - y) \, dy

Let's solve it step by step.

Step 1: Simplify the equation

First, rewrite the equation in a more manageable form by dividing both sides by yy to simplify:

(lnxlny)dx=(xlnxxlnyyy)dy(\ln x - \ln y) \, dx = \left( \frac{x \ln x - x \ln y - y}{y} \right) \, dy

Simplifying the right-hand side:

xlnxxlnyyy=xlnxyxlny1yyy\frac{x \ln x - x \ln y - y}{y} = \frac{x \ln x}{y} - x \ln y \cdot \frac{1}{y} - \frac{y}{y}

This simplifies to:

xlnxyxlny1y1=xlnxylnyx1\frac{x \ln x}{y} - x \ln y \cdot \frac{1}{y} - 1 = \frac{x \ln x}{y} - \ln y \cdot x - 1

So, the equation now looks like:

(lnxlny)dx=(xlnxylnyx1)dy(\ln x - \ln y) \, dx = \left(\frac{x \ln x}{y} - \ln y \cdot x - 1\right) \, dy

Step 2: Separate variables (if possible)

Now, we check if the equation is separable, meaning we can express it as a product of functions of xx and yy separately. Rearranging terms and separating variables:

lnxlnyxlnxyxlny1dx=dyy\frac{\ln x - \ln y}{\frac{x \ln x}{y} - x \ln y - 1} \, dx = \frac{dy}{y}

Step 3: Look for an exact solution

We try to determine if the equation is exact. An equation is exact if it can be written in the form:

M(x,y)dx+N(x,y)dy=0M(x, y) \, dx + N(x, y) \, dy = 0

where My=Nx\frac{\partial M}{\partial y} = \frac{\partial N}{\partial x}.

Given the complexity of the current form, this might require further steps that involve checking exactness or using an integrating factor. However, solving the simplified version directly might be challenging without specific substitutions.

Step 4: Substitution (suggested by structure)

Looking at the equation, a substitution might simplify it:

Let u=ln(xy)u = \ln\left(\frac{x}{y}\right), then du=(1xdx1ydy)du = \left(\frac{1}{x}dx - \frac{1}{y}dy\right).

This substitution could simplify both sides significantly.

Would you like to proceed with this substitution, or do you need further steps explained?


Questions for Further Understanding:

  1. Would you like to explore how to verify if the equation is exact?
  2. Are you interested in applying the suggested substitution?
  3. Do you want to solve the equation using a numerical method?
  4. Should we discuss possible integrating factors?
  5. Do you need to know about the methods used to solve non-exact differential equations?

Tip: When dealing with complex differential equations, substitution can often simplify the process, making it easier to solve.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differential Equations
Separation of Variables
Exact Equations
Substitution Method

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced Undergraduate