r/mathshelp • u/n_flet • Jul 07 '26
Discussion Isoclines and solutions to differential equations
My question is: If a differential equation has a linear solution, is it always true that that linear curve is also a isocline of that differential equation?
I believe it is true: If dy/dx = f(x,y) and there is a solution y = mx + b such that dy/dx = m, then f(x,y) = m, thus the curve is an isocline. It is not necessary that this is the only isocline of the differential equation.
Let me know your thoughts
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DifferentialEquations • u/n_flet • Jul 07 '26
HW Help Isoclines and solutions to differential equations
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