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Calculating the Integrating Factor
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Today, we will learn how to solve the equation dy/dx + 2y = e^(-x) using the integrating factor method. First, who can tell me what P(x) is from this equation?
P(x) is 2, right?
Correct! Now, we calculate the integrating factor, $$ \mu(x) = e^{\int P(x) \, dx} = e^{\int 2 \, dx} $$.
So, that means $$ \mu(x) = e^{2x} $$?
Exactly! It’s crucial because it transforms our differential equation into a simpler form.
Transforming the Equation
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Next, we multiply both sides of the equation by the integrating factor. What does that give us?
We get e^{2x} (dy/dx + 2y) = e^{2x} e^{-x}.
Exactly! This allows us to rewrite the left side as a product derivative. Can anyone express it as such?
It becomes $$ \frac{d}{dx}(e^{2x}y) = e^{x} $$.
Great job! Now we can integrate both sides.
Integrating the Equation
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When we integrate, what do we end up with?
We have $$ e^{2x}y = \int e^{x} \, dx $$, which gives us $$ e^{2x}y = e^{x} + C $$?
Excellent! Now we can express y in terms of e^{x}.
So, y = e^{-x} + Ce^{-2x}?
Correct! This is our final solution. Who can summarize why we used the integrating factor?
Final Summary
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Let’s summarize. What are the steps we took to find the solution?
We first identified P(x), then calculated the integrating factor, multiplied by the equation, re-expressed it as a product derivative, integrated both sides, and finally solved for y!
Exactly! This is a powerful method for solving first-order linear differential equations and has many engineering applications.
I appreciate how we applied each step logically; it helps me understand the process better.
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In this section, we illustrate the solution of the first-order linear differential equation dy/dx + 2y = e^(-x) by applying the integrating factor method. The example details each step, from calculating the integrating factor to integrating both sides and deriving the final solution.
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In the section 1.3.3 Example, we explore the practical application of solving a first-order linear differential equation using the integrating factor method. The equation presented is:
$$ \frac{dy}{dx} + 2y = e^{-x}. $$
Step 1: Identify P(x) and calculate the integrating factor. Here, we can see that P(x) = 2. We calculate the integrating factor, $$ \mu(x) $$, as follows:
$$ \mu(x) = e^{\int 2 \, dx} = e^{2x}. $$
Step 2: Multiply the entire equation by the integrating factor. This results in:
$$ e^{2x} \frac{dy}{dx} + 2e^{2x}y = e^{x}. $$
Step 3: Recognize that the left side is the derivative of the product:
$$ \frac{d}{dx}(e^{2x}y) = e^{x}. $$
Step 4: Integrate both sides:
$$ \int \frac{d}{dx}(e^{2x}y) \, dx = \int e^{x} \, dx $$
which gives:
$$ e^{2x}y = e^{x} + C $$
Step 5: Solve for y:
$$ y = e^{-x} + Ce^{-2x}. $$
This example effectively demonstrates the use of the integrating factor method in solving first-order linear differential equations, highlighting its importance in engineering applications.
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Problem Statement
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Solve:
dy
+2y =e−x
dx
Detailed Explanation
In this problem, we are tasked with solving a first-order linear differential equation. The equation can be identified by the format of 'dy/dx + P(x)y = Q(x)', where P(x) and Q(x) are functions of x. Here, P(x) is 2 and Q(x) is e^(-x). Our goal is to find the function y that satisfies this equation for all x.
Examples & Analogies
Think of this equation like balancing weights on a seesaw (the left side) against a force that pulls it down (the right side, e^(-x)). The function y is what we want to adjust in order to balance the seesaw at various points.
Identifying the Integrating Factor
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• P(x)=2, so µ(x)=e^(2dx) =e^(2x)
Detailed Explanation
To solve the differential equation, we first identify the integrating factor, µ(x). The integrating factor is calculated using the formula µ(x) = e^(∫P(x)dx), where P(x) is the coefficient of y in the standard format of the differential equation. For P(x) = 2, we integrate: ∫2dx = 2x, which gives us µ(x) = e^(2x). This factor is crucial as it simplifies the equation, making it easier to solve.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine you are trying to prepare a special drink. The integrating factor is like finding the perfect mix of ingredients (here, e^(2x)) that brings all the flavors together, helping you achieve just the right taste.
Multiplying by the Integrating Factor
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• Multiply both sides:
dy d
e^(2x) +2e^(2x)y =e^x ⇒ (e^(2x)y)=e^x
dx dx
Detailed Explanation
Next, we multiply every term of our original equation by the integrating factor we found, e^(2x). This helps to rewrite the left side of the equation in a specific form, allowing it to be expressed as the derivative of a product: d/dx [µ(x)y]. So, we have d/dx [e^(2x)y] = e^x. This is a key step that transforms our equation to a form that can be easily integrated.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine using a special blender that combines all your ingredients (the left-hand side of the equation) into a smooth mixture, simplifying your next steps in the cooking process, just like how this multiplication simplifies the equation.
Integration
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• Integrate:
∫(e^(2x)y)dx = ∫e^xdx = e^x + C ⇒ y = e^(-x) + Ce^(-2x)
Detailed Explanation
Now we take the integral of both sides. The left side gives us e^(2x)y, while integrating e^x on the right side yields e^x, plus an arbitrary constant C (since we are looking for a general solution). After integration, we isolate y by dividing by e^(2x) to derive our final solution: y = e^(-x) + Ce^(-2x). This is our general solution to the differential equation.
Examples & Analogies
Think of this final integration as completing a recipe by carefully mixing all the ingredients until you have the final dish (the solution to the equation). You add a pinch of creativity (the constant C) to make it your own.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Integrating Factor: A technique to simplify first-order linear differential equations into exact equations.
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Product Derivative: Recognizing the left side of the transformed equation is a derivative of a product.
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Solution Steps: The sequence of finding the integrating factor, transforming, integrating, and solving.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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Example of solving dy/dx + 2y = e^(-x) with the integrating factor e^(2x).
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Demonstrating how to integrate both sides to find y = e^(-x) + Ce^(-2x).
Memory Aids
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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To solve with ease, just find A and B, an integrating factor makes it a breeze.
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine you have a treasure map! The integrating factor helps you find the 'X' that marks the spot where the equation solves itself.
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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I.G.I.N - Identify P(x), Calculate G, Integrate, Solve for y, it's neat!
🎯 Super Acronyms
FIND - Factor, Integrate, New Form, Derive the answer.
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Term: Differential Equation
Definition:
An equation involving an unknown function and its derivatives.
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Term: Integrating Factor
Definition:
A function that is multiplied to a differential equation to transform it into an exact equation.
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Term: Complementary Function
Definition:
The solution to the homogeneous part of a differential equation.