Keywords: First-order differential equations, Linear differential equations, Initial value
problems, Exact equations, Bernoulli equations
Introduction: Differential equations are mathematical equations that describe how a
variable change with respect to another variable. In many fields of science and engineering,
differential equations play a crucial role in modeling and predicting physical phenomena.
First-order linear differential equations are a type of differential equation that is frequently
encountered in applications. Bernoulli's differential equation is a type of nonlinear differential
equation that can be transformed into a linear equation. In this paper, we will provide an
overview of first-order linear differential equations and Bernoulli's differential equation, as
well as the methods used to solve them.
Literature review: Many authors have investigated the properties and solutions of first-
order linear differential equations. In their book "Differential Equations with Applications and
Historical Notes," George F. Simmons and Steven G. Krantz provide a comprehensive
introduction to differential equations and their applications [3]. They discuss the general form
of first-order linear differential equations, as well as methods for solving them using
integrating factors. Also, a couple of examples have been provided for applications of first-
order linear differential equations in various fields, such as physics and biology [4]. Several
authors have also studied the properties and solutions of Bernoulli's differential equation [5].
In their paper "Bernoulli's Differential Equation Revisited," John A. Pelesko and David H.
Bernstein investigate the properties of Bernoulli's differential equation and its solutions [2].
They provide a detailed derivation of the transformation that turns Bernoulli's differential
equation into a linear equation, and they discuss the properties of the solutions of the
transformed equation. They also provide several examples of applications of Bernoulli's
differential equation in physics and engineering. In his book "Differential Equations and
Linear Algebra," C. Henry Edwards discusses the general theory of differential equations and
their applications [1]. He provides a detailed discussion of first-order linear differential
equations and the method of integrating factors, as well as the properties and solutions of
Bernoulli's differential equation. He also discusses the use of differential equations in
modeling real-world problems, such as population growth and chemical reactions.