Problem 113
Easy Separation of Variables

Find the complete integral of p = 3q^3, p=(∂ z)/(∂ x), q=(∂…

Find the complete integral of \[ p = 3q^3, \qquad p=\frac{\partial z}{\partial x},\ q=\frac{\partial z}{\partial y}. \]

Explanation of Method

For an equation $F(p,q)=0$ containing no $x,y,z$ explicitly, set $q=a$ (arbitrary constant), solve for $p$, and integrate $dz=p\,dx+q\,dy$.

Step 1 · Set $q=a$ and solve for $p$

\[ p = 3a^3. \]

Step 2 · Integrate

\[ z = \int 3a^3\,dx+\int a\,dy = 3a^3x+ay+b. \]


Verification

$p=3a^3$, $q=a$, so $3q^3=3a^3=p$. \checkmark

Result

The complete integral is:

\[ \boxed{ z = 3a^3x+ay+b } \]