Math Problem Statement

Consider the differential equation 𝑑 𝑦 𝑑 π‘₯

𝑦 2 sin ⁑ ( π‘₯ ) dx dy ​ =y 2 sin(x) with the initial condition 𝑦 ( 0 )

1 y(0)=1

Solution

To solve the differential equation

dydx=y2sin⁑(x)\frac{dy}{dx} = y^2 \sin(x)

with the initial condition y(0)=1y(0) = 1, we can use the method of separation of variables. Here are the steps:

  1. Separate the variables: dyy2=sin⁑(x) dx\frac{dy}{y^2} = \sin(x) \, dx

  2. Integrate both sides: ∫dyy2=∫sin⁑(x) dx\int \frac{dy}{y^2} = \int \sin(x) \, dx

    The integral on the left side is: ∫yβˆ’2 dy=βˆ’yβˆ’1=βˆ’1y\int y^{-2} \, dy = -y^{-1} = -\frac{1}{y}

    The integral on the right side is: ∫sin⁑(x) dx=βˆ’cos⁑(x)\int \sin(x) \, dx = -\cos(x)

    So, we have: βˆ’1y=βˆ’cos⁑(x)+C-\frac{1}{y} = -\cos(x) + C

  3. Solve for yy: 1y=cos⁑(x)βˆ’C\frac{1}{y} = \cos(x) - C y=1cos⁑(x)βˆ’Cy = \frac{1}{\cos(x) - C}

  4. Apply the initial condition y(0)=1y(0) = 1: 1=1cos⁑(0)βˆ’C1 = \frac{1}{\cos(0) - C} 1=11βˆ’C1 = \frac{1}{1 - C} 1βˆ’C=11 - C = 1 C=0C = 0

    Therefore, the solution to the differential equation with the given initial condition is: y=1cos⁑(x)y = \frac{1}{\cos(x)}

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 numbered questions for you to ask next:

  1. Can you explain the method of separation of variables in more detail?
  2. How do you solve initial value problems for differential equations?
  3. What are some common methods for solving first-order differential equations?
  4. Can you show another example of solving a differential equation using separation of variables?
  5. How do you verify the solution of a differential equation?

Tip: When solving differential equations, always remember to apply initial conditions to find the specific solution that satisfies the given problem.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differential Equations
Separation of Variables
Initial Value Problems

Formulas

Separation of variables method
Initial condition solving

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced Undergraduate