Analyzing the Setup
The given differential equation is x2dy+(y−x1)dx=0. While it appears intimidating, we can resolve it by transforming it into the standard form of a Linear Differential Equation.
To begin, we divide the entire equation by x2dx:
This reveals our components: P(x)=x21 and Q(x)=x31. We have successfully oriented the problem into the standard form dxdy+P(x)y=Q(x).
The Integrating Factor
To solve this, we calculate the Integrating Factor (IF), which acts as a bridge to simplify the differential expression. The formula is defined as:
Substituting our P(x)=x−2, we compute the integral:
This multiplier is the key to collapsing the left-hand side of our differential equation into a single derivative.
Solving the Integral
With the IF determined, the general solution is given by y⋅IF=∫Q(x)⋅IFdx. Substituting our values, we obtain:
To solve the integral on the right, we use the substitution t=−x1, which implies dt=x21dx. Noting that x31dx=−tdt, the integral transforms into:
Applying Integration by Parts (∫udv=uv−∫vdu) with u=t and dv=etdt, we get −(tet−et)=et(1−t). Substituting back t=−x1, the general solution is:
Applying Initial Conditions
We use the condition y(1)=1 to determine the constant C. Substituting x=1 and y=1:
Now, we substitute x=21 into the specific solution to find the final value:
Multiplying both sides by e2, we arrive at the final result:
y=3−e