Problem 122
Easy Separation of Variables

Find the complete integral of p^2+q^2 = 9

Find the complete integral of \[ p^2+q^2 = 9. \]

Explanation of Method

Set $q=a$, solve for $p$, integrate.

Step 1 · Set $q=a$ and integrate

\[ p=\sqrt{9-a^2}\ (|a|<3) \implies z = x\sqrt{9-a^2}+ay+b. \]


Verification

$p^2+q^2=(9-a^2)+a^2=9$. \checkmark

Result

The complete integral is:

\[ \boxed{ z = x\sqrt{9-a^2}+ay+b,\quad |a|<3 } \]