Calculus (3rd Edition)

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1464125260
ISBN 13: 978-1-46412-526-3

Chapter 10 - Introduction to Differential Equations - Chapter Review Exercises - Page 526: 19

Answer

$$y= x^2+2x.$$

Work Step by Step

This is a linear equation and has the integrating factor as follows $$\alpha(x)= e^{\int P(x)dx}=e^{ -\int \frac{1}{x} dx}=e^{-\ln x}= \frac{1}{x} .$$ Now the general solution is \begin{align} y& =\alpha^{-1}(x)\left( \int\alpha(x) Q(x)dx +C\right)\\ & =x\left( \int dx+C\right)\\ & =x\left( x+C\right)\\ & =x^2+Cx \end{align} Since, $y(1)=3$, then $C=2$ Thus, the general solution is: $$y= x^2+2x.$$
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