Problem 10
Find the general integral of the equation (∂ z)/(∂ x) = x + y
Find the general integral of the equation \[ \frac{\partial z}{\partial x} = x + y. \]
Explanation of Method
The equation gives $z$ directly by integrating with respect to $x$, treating $y$ as a parameter; the constant of integration becomes an arbitrary function of $y$.
Step 1 · Integration
\[ z = \int (x + y)\,dx = \frac{x^2}{2} + xy + \varphi(y), \] where $\varphi(y)$ is an arbitrary differentiable function of $y$ alone, playing the role of the constant of integration.
Verification
Differentiate with respect to $x$: \[ \frac{\partial z}{\partial x} = x + y. \checkmark \]
Result
The general integral is:
\[ \boxed{z = \frac{x^2}{2} + xy + \varphi(y)} \]