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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve the initial value problem. ds/dt= cost-sint, s(pi/2)=3 OR See attachment.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (mr.math):

Just integrate both sides \[s(t)=\int (\cos(t)-\sin(t))dt\]

OpenStudy (mr.math):

And then use the given point to find the value of the constant c.

OpenStudy (mr.math):

Does that make sense?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So, umm you get sin(t)-cos(t) + C

OpenStudy (mr.math):

Be careful with the signs!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Oh right, sin(t)+cos(t) + C, and then you plug in (pi/2)?

OpenStudy (mr.math):

Yep!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So, 1 + C?

OpenStudy (mr.math):

1+C equal to what?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Lol, 4 :P?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Is that right?

OpenStudy (mr.math):

You've got \(s(t)=\sin(t)+\cos(t)+c\), and you have \(s(\pi/2)=3\). So?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ohhhhhhh! Nvm, 1+C=3. So, C=2

OpenStudy (mr.math):

Good!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Hoorah! :DThanks

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