# Differential equation problem(?)

• April 7th 2009, 01:37 AM
AshleyT
Differential equation problem(?)
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A curve passing through the point(1, 1) has the property that, at each point P of the curve the gradient of the curve is 1 less than the gradient of OP. Find the equation of the curve
Have no idea how to do this so any help would be greatly appreciated :), a poke in the right direction?
Thanks =)
• April 7th 2009, 01:42 AM
mr fantastic
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Originally Posted by AshleyT
Have no idea how to do this so any help would be greatly appreciated :), a poke in the right direction?
Thanks =)

Solve $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{y}{x} - 1$ subject to the condition that y = 1 when x = 1.
• April 7th 2009, 02:39 AM
AshleyT
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Originally Posted by mr fantastic
Solve $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{y}{x} - 1$ subject to the condition that y = 1 when x = 1.

Where does y / x come from though if i may ask :)?
• April 7th 2009, 05:19 AM
mr fantastic
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Originally Posted by AshleyT
Where does y / x come from though if i may ask :)?

Another poke ....?

I assume that O is the origin and that P has coordinates (x, y). Then y/x is the gradient of the line segment OP.
• April 8th 2009, 03:13 AM
AshleyT
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Originally Posted by mr fantastic
Another poke ....?

I assume that O is the origin and that P has coordinates (x, y). Then y/x is the gradient of the line segment OP.

Thank-you :)