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Consider the separable differential equation dtdx​=f(t)g(x) (a) Show how to find the general solution to the separable differential equation. Include all key steps in your derivation. You may leave the solution in implicit form. Include any "lost" constant solutions if applicable. (b) Find an explicit form for the particular solution passing through the point ( , ).

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Final answer:

To solve a separable differential equation, one must rearrange the equation to separate variables, integrate both sides, and find an implicit solution. If specifics are given, they can be used to find an explicit form of the particular solution.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve the given separable differential equation dt/dx = f(t)g(x), the steps are as follows:





As for part (b) of the question, it appears to be incomplete. The specific solution would require the starting point (x_0, t_0). Generally, you would substitute x_0 and t_0 into the implicit solution and solve for the constant of integration, C, to obtain the particular solution.

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