I'm currently stuck with a problem where I'm supposed to find all solutions that are asymptotic to t

Jazmine Bruce

Jazmine Bruce

Answered question

2022-05-22

I'm currently stuck with a problem where I'm supposed to find all solutions that are asymptotic to the line y = 3 t when t . This is the demand, from here I'm supposed to create a first order linear differential equation. Can someone help me get started with this problem? Unsure of how to start....
Asymptotic would mean that for example x ( t ) = y ( t ) 1 / t would satisfy the given demand, not sure how to go further with this although.
A first order linear differential equation means I should have some sort of connection between my function and the derivative of the function, I cant make that connection....
It's my first time using this forum so I've probably made every mistake you can make, hopefully my question is still relevant...

Answer & Explanation

Meadow Knox

Meadow Knox

Beginner2022-05-23Added 12 answers

Here is a recipe, which I think is the only recipe for a first order linear differential equation such that all solutions are asymptotic to a given function. (There are other ways to get some solution asymptotic to a given function.)
1. Find a first order linear differential operator L such that all solutions to Ly=0 go to zero.
2. Identify a function g(t) such that y=3-t is a solution to Ly=g.
3. A solution to your problem is then the equation Ly=g.
#1 should be easy. #2 is also easy once you think about it the right way.
This works because the general solution to L y = g is of the form y p + y h where y p is any solution to L y = g and y h is the solution to L y = 0.

Do you have a similar question?

Recalculate according to your conditions!

New Questions in Differential Equations

Ask your question.
Get an expert answer.

Let our experts help you. Answer in as fast as 15 minutes.

Didn't find what you were looking for?