Solve this equation by separation of variables: xu'=3u. I see that the answer should be u(x)=cx3, but since I have no knowledge of differential equations, can someone provide the steps?

siotaody

siotaody

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2022-11-23

Separation of variables differential equation
Solve this equation by separation of variables: xu'=3u.
I see that the answer should be u(x)= c x 3 , but since I have no knowledge of differential equations, can someone provide the steps?

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arrozconmango2Mv

arrozconmango2Mv

Beginner2022-11-24Added 7 answers

Hint: Assuming u is a function of x, u = d u d x . The trick with separable differential equations is separating the differentials and their respective variables. In this example:
x d u d x = 3 u d u u = 3 d x x
Integrate on both sides and find u.

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