Question 82 of 96intermediate🔧 ApplyMCQ1 mark
The Integrating Factor of the differential equation is
Exercise: EXERCISE 9.5 | Q: 19 | (Page 30)
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Explanation
The correct answer is Option D. To find the Integrating Factor, first rewrite the given differential equation in standard linear form. The given equation is . Dividing both sides by , we get . This is of the form where . The Integrating Factor is . Using substitution , we get , so the integral becomes . Therefore, I.F. . Since , the expression is positive, making the square root well-defined.
Solution Steps
Step 1: Rewrite the equation in standard linear form by dividing by :
Step 2: Identify and
Step 3: Calculate I.F.
Step 4: Integrate using substitution: Let , then , giving
Step 5: Therefore, I.F. , which corresponds to Option D