Are the following are linear equation? 1.\ \frac{dP}{dt}+2tP=P+4t−2 2.\ \frac{dy}{dx}=y^2-3y

Patricia Crane

Patricia Crane

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2022-01-21

Are the following are linear equation?
1. dPdt+2tP=P+4t2
2. dydx=y23y

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Melinda McCombs

Melinda McCombs

Beginner2022-01-21Added 38 answers

First order linear differential equation: A differential equation of the form dxdy+P(x)y=Q(x) is called first order linear differential equation.
1. Here we have given,
dPdt+2tP=P+4t2
Which can be written as,
dPdt+2tPP=4t2
 dPdt+(2t1)P=4t2
Which is of the form dPdt+R(t)P=Q(t),  where  R(t)=2t1  and  Q(t)=4t2
Hence, the given equation is a first order linear differential equation.
Medicim6

Medicim6

Beginner2022-01-22Added 33 answers

2. Here we have given,
dydx=y23y
Since, the given equation consist of y2 hence it is not linear in y.
Hence, the given equation is not a first order linear differential equation.

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