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Ch. 9 - First-Order Differential Equations
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Chapter 9, Problem 9.2.4

First-Order Linear Equations
Solve the differential equations in Exercises 1–14.


y' + (tanx)y = cos²x, -π/2 < x < π/2

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Identify the given differential equation as a first-order linear differential equation of the form \(y' + P(x)y = Q(x)\), where \(P(x) = \tan x\) and \(Q(x) = \cos^{2} x\).
Find the integrating factor \(\mu(x)\) using the formula \(\mu(x) = e^{\int P(x) \, dx} = e^{\int \tan x \, dx}\).
Compute the integral \(\int \tan x \, dx\) to determine the explicit form of the integrating factor \(\mu(x)\).
Multiply both sides of the original differential equation by the integrating factor \(\mu(x)\) to rewrite the left side as the derivative of the product \(\mu(x) y\).
Integrate both sides with respect to \(x\) to find \(\mu(x) y = \int \mu(x) Q(x) \, dx + C\), then solve for \(y\) by dividing both sides by \(\mu(x)\).

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

First-Order Linear Differential Equations

These are differential equations of the form y' + P(x)y = Q(x), where y' is the derivative of y with respect to x. They can be solved using an integrating factor, which simplifies the equation into an exact derivative, allowing integration to find the solution.
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Integrating Factor Method

The integrating factor is a function, usually denoted μ(x) = e^(∫P(x)dx), used to multiply both sides of a linear differential equation. This transforms the left side into the derivative of (μ(x)y), making it easier to integrate and solve for y.
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Trigonometric Functions in Differential Equations

Understanding the properties and integrals of trigonometric functions like tan(x) and cos²(x) is essential. These functions appear in P(x) and Q(x), and their integrals determine the integrating factor and the particular solution of the differential equation.
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Related Practice
Textbook Question

Integral Equations

In Exercises 7–12, write an equivalent first-order differential equation

and initial condition for y.


y = ∫₁ ͯ 1/t dt

Textbook Question

First-Order Linear Equations

Solve the differential equations in Exercises 1–14.


(1+x)y' + y = √x

Textbook Question

Integral Equations

In Exercises 7–12, write an equivalent first-order differential equation

and initial condition for y.


y = 1 + ∫₀ ͯ y(t) dt

Textbook Question

First-Order Linear Equations

Solve the differential equations in Exercises 1–14.


(t-1)³ ds/dt + 4(t-1)²s = t+1, t >1

Textbook Question

Solving Initial Value Problems

Solve the initial value problems in Exercises 15–20.


θ dy/dθ + y = sin θ, θ > 0, y(π/2) = 1