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MathsIsFun

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Homogeneous Differential Equations

And another in the Diff Eq series: Homogeneous Differential Equations

The main weakness in this page is no explanation of why they are "Homogeneous". I played with linking f(zx,zy) = z^n f(x,y) to dy/dx=F(x/y) form but failed. If anyone knows a user-friendly way of explaining why "Homogeneous" that would be nice.

Comments, suggestions and error checking welcome.

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Jai Ganesh

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Re: Homogeneous Differential Equations

Hi MathsIsFun,

The page on Homogeneous Differential Equations is well made.

Thanks, MathsIsFun!

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bumpkin

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Re: Homogeneous Differential Equations

Hi;

First example can have a negative solution also. Second example is correct. You can solve for y in the third example.

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MathsIsFun

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Re: Homogeneous Differential Equations

Thanks bobby ... yes and yes: ±√(2x^2+c) − x is what I get now.

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bumpkin

From: Bumpkinland

Registered: 2009-04-12

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Re: Homogeneous Differential Equations

Hi;

Nice page!

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In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.