Show that the general solution of the differential equation
is given by
where is parameter.
The general solution of the given differential equation is
where is a parameter.
Explanation
This question tests the method of solving differential equations by separation of variables, similar to Example 5 in the textbook context. The key insight is to recognize that both numerator and denominator can be written as perfect squares plus a constant, allowing integration using the inverse tangent formula.
Solution Steps
Step 1: Rewrite the given differential equation by separating variables.
Given:
Rearranging:
Separating variables:
Step 2: Integrate both sides.
Note that
Similarly,
Using :
Step 3: Simplify the equation.
Using :
Step 4: Take tangent on both sides and simplify.
Taking tangent:
(where )
Step 5: Rearrange to get the required form.
Let (renaming the constant):
This is the general solution of the given differential equation, where is an arbitrary parameter.