5.5 - Solved Examples
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Practice Questions
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Identify P, Q, and R in the equation ∂z/∂x + 2∂z/∂y = 3z.
💡 Hint: Express the PDE in the standard form Pp + Qq = R.
What is the general form of a first-order PDE?
💡 Hint: Recall the elements of the equation.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the form of Lagrange's Linear Equation?
💡 Hint: Remember the equation form we discussed in class.
Auxiliary equations arise from what kind of transformations?
💡 Hint: Think about how we derived them in examples.
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Challenge Problems
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Given the PDE ∂z/∂x + ∂z/∂y = 5, use Lagrange's method to find the general solution and explain the steps.
💡 Hint: Pay attention to the integration steps and constants involved.
For the equation ∂z/∂x + (sqrt(x) + 1)∂z/∂y = 0, derive the general solution using Lagrange's characteristics.
💡 Hint: Notice how sqrt(x) influences the auxiliary equation structure.
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