Science:Math Exam Resources/Courses/MATH215/December 2011/Question 02 (a)
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Question 02 (a) |
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Find all values of a and b for which the ODE below is an exact equation. (It is not necessary to solve the ODE.)
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An differential equation is exact if it can be derived by differentiating an implicit equation with respect to x. After differentiating with respect to x, think about Clairaut's theorem... |
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Solution |
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Please rate my easiness! It's quick and helps everyone guide their studies. We begin with assuming there is a governing equation and differentiating this with respect to x. Then, . Hence, and . By Clairaut's theorem, there must be equality of mixed partial derivatives, and . In our problem,
by comparing the coefficients of and . |