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2 Separable Variables
Definition: Separable Equation
A first-order differential equation of the form
dy
= g ( x)h( y )
dx
Method of solution:
Separate the variables x and y:
dy
= g ( x)h( y ) ....... (1)
dx
dy
= g ( x)dx...... (2)
h( y )
To solve the equation (2), integrate its left side
wrt y and integrate its right side wrt x :
dy
= g ( x)dx + c
h( y )
Evaluate these integrals to obtain the
solution of equation (1).
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Example:
Solve the given DE by separation of variables:
1 . y = 4 xy
2. (1 + x ) d y yd x = 0 .
3.
dy
= y 2 4.
dx
Note:
Combination of constants or multiples of constants can
Losing a Solution
Suppose y = r is an equilibrium solution of the differential
equation:
dy
= g ( x)h( y )
dx
dy
= g ( x)dx
h( y )