Question 4 of 96intermediate🔧 ApplyLong Answer4 marks
In each of the Exercises 1 to 10, show that the given differential equation is homogeneous and solve each of them.
Correct Answer
The general solution is:
or equivalently
Exercise: EXERCISE 9.4 | Q: 1 | (Chapter: 22)
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Explanation
This question from Exercise 9.4 requires showing the equation is homogeneous by expressing it as a function of , then solving using the substitution .
Solution Steps
Step 1: Rewrite the equation as
Step 2: Show it is homogeneous by dividing numerator and denominator by : , which is of the form
Step 3: Substitute , so
Step 4: This gives , simplifying to
Step 5: Separate variables:
Step 6: Simplify and integrate both sides
Step 7: Integration gives
Step 8: Substitute back to get
Step 9: Simplify to final form: