Particular solution

c4l3b

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dx/dt = e^-t/2 + t^2 - 1

Find Particular solution which satisfies x(0) = 6
 
c4l3b said:
Subhotosh Khan said:
c4l3b said:
dx/dt = e^-t/2 + t^2 - 1

Find Particular solution which satisfies x(0) = 6

Your problem was discussed and answered at:

viewtopic.php?f=15&t=35264&p=136848#p136848

where are you stuck now?

Do I integrate t^2 - 1....together or seperate i.e. only integrate t^2? <<< Does not matter - because all the "integration constants" (3 or 2 constants) will be added up to give you "single constant".

Because I have integrated t^2 as t^3/3 + c
 
Adding integrals together -2e^-t/2 + t^3/3.........is that right?......how do I impose the Part. solution x(0) =6? :|

Could you show me a systematic layout to solve equation?
 
c4l3b said:
Adding integrals together -2e^-t/2 + t^3/3.........is that right?......how do I impose the Part. solution x(0) =6? :|

Could you show me a systematic layout to solve equation?
Solution:

x(t) = -2e[sup:s93hfkgw]-t/2[/sup:s93hfkgw] + 1/3*t[sup:s93hfkgw]3[/sup:s93hfkgw] - t + C

Initial condition ? x(0) = 6

x(0) = -2e[sup:s93hfkgw]-0/2[/sup:s93hfkgw] + 1/3*0[sup:s93hfkgw]3[/sup:s93hfkgw] - 0 + C

6 = -2 + C

C = 8

so the complete solution:

x(t) = -2e[sup:s93hfkgw]-t/2[/sup:s93hfkgw] + 1/3*t[sup:s93hfkgw]3[/sup:s93hfkgw] - t + 8
 
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