Chapter 9
Applied Calculus · 191 exercises
Problem 1
If the solution to \(y^{\prime}=5 x-4 y\) passes through the point \((4,3),\) what is the slope of the solution at that point?
4 step solution
Problem 1
Solve and check each first-order linear differential equation. $$ y^{\prime}+2 y=8 $$
7 step solution
Problem 1
Verify that \(y(t)=c e^{\text {at }}\) solves the differential equation for unlimited growth, \(y^{\prime}=a y\), with initial condition \(y(0)=c\)
3 step solution
Problem 1
Verify that the function \(y\) satisfies the given differential equation. $$ \begin{array}{l} y=e^{2 x}-3 e^{x}+2 \\ y^{\prime \prime}-3 y^{\prime}+2 y=4 \end{array} $$
6 step solution
Problem 2
If the solution to \(y^{\prime}=x+4 y\) passes through the point \((3,1),\) what is the slope of the solution at that point?
7 step solution
Problem 2
Solve and check each first-order linear differential equation. $$ y^{\prime}-y=2 $$
7 step solution
Problem 2
Verify that \(y(t)=M\left(1-e^{-a t}\right)\) solves the differential equation for limited growth, \(y^{\prime}=a(M-y),\) with initial condition \(y(0)=0\).
3 step solution
Problem 2
Verify that the function \(y\) satisfies the given differential equation. $$ \begin{array}{l} y=e^{5 x}-4 e^{x}+1 \\ y^{\prime \prime}-6 y^{\prime}+5 y=5 \end{array} $$
5 step solution
Problem 3
For the initial value problem \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}y^{\prime}=4 x y \\\ y(1)=3\end{array}\right.\) state the initial point \(\left(x_{0}, y_{0}\right)\) and calculate the slope of the solution at this point.
4 step solution
Problem 3
Solve and check each first-order linear differential equation. $$ y^{\prime}-2 y=e^{-2 x} $$
7 step solution
Problem 3
Determine the type of each differential equation: unlimited growth, limited growth, logistic growth, or none of these. (Do not solve, just identify the type.) $$ y^{\prime}=0.02 y $$
3 step solution
Problem 3
Verify that the function \(y\) satisfies the given differential equation. $$ \begin{aligned} &y=k e^{a x}-\frac{b}{a} \quad(\text { for constants } a, b, \text { and } k)\\\ &y^{\prime}=a y+b \end{aligned} $$
3 step solution
Problem 4
For the initial value problem \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}y^{\prime}=x / y \\\ y(6)=2\end{array}\right.\) state the initial point \(\left(x_{0}, y_{0}\right)\) and calculate the slope of the solution at this point.
3 step solution
Problem 4
Solve and check each first-order linear differential equation. $$ y^{\prime}+3 y=e^{3 x} $$
7 step solution
Problem 4
Determine the type of each differential equation: unlimited growth, limited growth, logistic growth, or none of these. (Do not solve, just identify the type.) $$ y^{\prime}=5(100-y) $$
3 step solution
Problem 4
Verify that the function \(y\) satisfies the given differential equation. $$ \begin{aligned} &y=a x^{2}+b x \quad \text { (for constants } a \text { and } \left.b\right)\\\ &y^{\prime}=\frac{y}{x}+a x \end{aligned} $$
3 step solution
Problem 5
For each initial value problem, calculate the Euler approximation for the solution on the interval [0,1] using \(n=4\) segments. Draw the graph of your approximation. (Carry out the calculations "by hand" with the aid of a calculator, rounding to two decimal places. Answers may differ slightly, depending on when you do the rounding.) $$ \begin{array}{l} y^{\prime}=3 x-2 y \\ y(0)=2 \end{array} $$
7 step solution
Problem 5
Solve each first-order linear differential equation. $$ y^{\prime}+\frac{5}{x} y=24 x^{2} $$
6 step solution
Problem 5
Determine the type of each differential equation: unlimited growth, limited growth, logistic growth, or none of these. (Do not solve, just identify the type.) $$ y^{\prime}=30(0.5-y) $$
2 step solution
Problem 5
Find the general solution of each differential equation or state that the differential equation is not separable. If the exercise says "and check," verify that your answer is a solution. $$ y^{2} y^{\prime}=4 x $$
4 step solution
Problem 6
For each initial value problem, calculate the Euler approximation for the solution on the interval [0,1] using \(n=4\) segments. Draw the graph of your approximation. (Carry out the calculations "by hand" with the aid of a calculator, rounding to two decimal places. Answers may differ slightly, depending on when you do the rounding.) $$ \begin{array}{l} y^{\prime}=x+2 y \\ y(0)=1 \end{array} $$
8 step solution
Problem 6
Solve each first-order linear differential equation. $$ y^{\prime}+\frac{4}{x} y=12 x $$
6 step solution
Problem 6
Determine the type of each differential equation: unlimited growth, limited growth, logistic growth, or none of these. (Do not solve, just identify the type.) $$ y^{\prime}=0.4 y(0.01-y) $$
4 step solution
Problem 6
Find the general solution of each differential equation or state that the differential equation is not separable. If the exercise says "and check," verify that your answer is a solution. $$ y^{4} y^{\prime}=8 x $$
6 step solution
Problem 7
For each initial value problem, calculate the Euler approximation for the solution on the interval [0,1] using \(n=4\) segments. Draw the graph of your approximation. (Carry out the calculations "by hand" with the aid of a calculator, rounding to two decimal places. Answers may differ slightly, depending on when you do the rounding.) $$ \begin{array}{l} y^{\prime}=4 x y \\ y(0)=1 \end{array} $$
6 step solution
Problem 7
Solve each first-order linear differential equation. $$ x y^{\prime}-y=x^{2} $$
7 step solution
Problem 7
Determine the type of each differential equation: unlimited growth, limited growth, logistic growth, or none of these. (Do not solve, just identify the type.) $$ y^{\prime}=2 y^{2}(0.5-y) $$
4 step solution
Problem 7
Find the general solution of each differential equation or state that the differential equation is not separable. If the exercise says "and check," verify that your answer is a solution. $$ y^{\prime}=x+y $$
8 step solution
Problem 8
For each initial value problem, calculate the Euler approximation for the solution on the interval [0,1] using \(n=4\) segments. Draw the graph of your approximation. (Carry out the calculations "by hand" with the aid of a calculator, rounding to two decimal places. Answers may differ slightly, depending on when you do the rounding.) $$ \begin{array}{l} y^{\prime}=8 x^{2}-y \\ y(0)=2 \end{array} $$
7 step solution
Problem 8
Solve each first-order linear differential equation. $$ x y^{\prime}-y=x $$
8 step solution
Problem 8
Determine the type of each differential equation: unlimited growth, limited growth, logistic growth, or none of these. (Do not solve, just identify the type.) $$ y^{\prime}=6 y $$
2 step solution
Problem 8
Find the general solution of each differential equation or state that the differential equation is not separable. If the exercise says "and check," verify that your answer is a solution. $$ y^{\prime}=x+y $$
9 step solution
Problem 9
For each initial value problem, calculate the Euler approximation for the solution on the interval [0,1] using \(n=4\) segments. Draw the graph of your approximation. (Carry out the calculations "by hand" with the aid of a calculator, rounding to two decimal places. Answers may differ slightly, depending on when you do the rounding.) $$ \begin{array}{l} y^{\prime}+2 y=e^{4 x} \\ y(0)=2 \end{array} $$
8 step solution
Problem 9
Solve each first-order linear differential equation. $$ y^{\prime}+3 x^{2} y=9 x^{2} $$
6 step solution
Problem 9
Determine the type of each differential equation: unlimited growth, limited growth, logistic growth, or none of these. (Do not solve, just identify the type.) $$ y^{\prime}=y(6-y) $$
3 step solution
Problem 9
Find the general solution of each differential equation or state that the differential equation is not separable. If the exercise says "and check," verify that your answer is a solution. $$ y^{\prime}=6 x^{2} y \quad \text { and check } $$
5 step solution
Problem 10
For each initial value problem, calculate the Euler approximation for the solution on the interval [0,1] using \(n=4\) segments. Draw the graph of your approximation. (Carry out the calculations "by hand" with the aid of a calculator, rounding to two decimal places. Answers may differ slightly, depending on when you do the rounding.) $$ \begin{array}{l} y^{\prime}+e^{y}=8 x \\ y(0)=0 \end{array} $$
4 step solution
Problem 10
Solve each first-order linear differential equation. $$ y^{\prime}-4 x^{3} y=8 x^{3} $$
6 step solution
Problem 10
Determine the type of each differential equation: unlimited growth, limited growth, logistic growth, or none of these. (Do not solve, just identify the type.) $$ y^{\prime}=0.01\left(100-y^{2}\right) $$
5 step solution
Problem 10
Find the general solution of each differential equation or state that the differential equation is not separable. If the exercise says "and check," verify that your answer is a solution. $$ y^{\prime}=12 x^{3} y \quad \text { and check } $$
5 step solution
Problem 11
For each initial value problem: a. Use an Euler's method graphing calculator program to find the estimate for \(y(2)\). Use the interval [0,2] with \(n=50\) segments. b. Solve the differential equation and initial condition exactly by separating variables or using an integrating factor. c. Evaluate the solution that you found in part (b) at \(x=2\). Compare this actual value of \(y(2)\) with the estimate of \(y(2)\) that you found in part (a). $$ \begin{array}{l} y^{\prime}=\frac{x}{y} \\ y(0)=1 \end{array} $$
5 step solution
Problem 11
Solve each first-order linear differential equation. $$ y^{\prime}-2 x y=0 $$
7 step solution
Problem 11
Determine the type of each differential equation: unlimited growth, limited growth, logistic growth, or none of these. (Do not solve, just identify the type.) $$ y^{\prime}=4 y(0.04-y) $$
3 step solution
Problem 11
Find the general solution of each differential equation or state that the differential equation is not separable. If the exercise says "and check," verify that your answer is a solution. $$ \begin{aligned} &y^{\prime}=\frac{y}{x}\\\ &\text { and check } \end{aligned} $$
5 step solution
Problem 12
For each initial value problem: a. Use an Euler's method graphing calculator program to find the estimate for \(y(2)\). Use the interval [0,2] with \(n=50\) segments. b. Solve the differential equation and initial condition exactly by separating variables or using an integrating factor. c. Evaluate the solution that you found in part (b) at \(x=2\). Compare this actual value of \(y(2)\) with the estimate of \(y(2)\) that you found in part (a). $$ \begin{array}{l} y^{\prime}=-x y \\ y(0)=1 \end{array} $$
6 step solution
Problem 12
Solve each first-order linear differential equation. $$ y^{\prime}+x y=0 $$
6 step solution
Problem 12
Determine the type of each differential equation: unlimited growth, limited growth, logistic growth, or none of these. (Do not solve, just identify the type.) $$ y^{\prime}=4500(1-y) $$
4 step solution
Problem 12
Find the general solution of each differential equation or state that the differential equation is not separable. If the exercise says "and check," verify that your answer is a solution. $$ y^{\prime}=\frac{y^{2}}{x^{2}} \quad \text { and check } $$
7 step solution
Problem 13
For each initial value problem: a. Use an Euler's method graphing calculator program to find the estimate for \(y(2)\). Use the interval [0,2] with \(n=50\) segments. b. Solve the differential equation and initial condition exactly by separating variables or using an integrating factor. c. Evaluate the solution that you found in part (b) at \(x=2\). Compare this actual value of \(y(2)\) with the estimate of \(y(2)\) that you found in part (a). $$ \begin{array}{l} \frac{d y}{d x}=0.2 y \\ y(0)=1 \end{array} $$
7 step solution
Problem 13
Solve each first-order linear differential equation. $$ (x+1) y^{\prime}+y=2 x $$
5 step solution