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In a differential equation in doing a substitution such as z=dy/dx can I do the following:zdx=dy
Integrate both sides
y=zx
Integrate both sides
y=zx
John777 said:In a differential equation in doing a substitution such as z=dy/dx can I do the following:
zdx=dy
John777 said:Integrate both sides
John777 said:y=zx
A differential substitution is a mathematical technique used to solve integrals that involve a variable in the exponent. It involves substituting a new variable for the original variable and using the chain rule to rewrite the integral in terms of the new variable.
Verifying the mathematical legality of a differential substitution is important to ensure that the substitution is valid and does not produce incorrect results. It also helps to avoid errors and inconsistencies in the solution.
To verify if a differential substitution is mathematically legal, you need to check if the substituted variable and the original variable have the same domain and range, and if the integral can be rewritten in terms of the substituted variable using the chain rule.
If a differential substitution is not mathematically legal, it means that the substitution is not valid and will not produce the correct solution. This could lead to errors in calculations and incorrect results.
Yes, there are some common mistakes to avoid when using a differential substitution. These include incorrectly choosing the substitution variable, not applying the chain rule correctly, and forgetting to account for the differential in the integral.