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Differential Equations · Question 37 of 67

Question 37

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Which differential equation does the family y2=4axy^2 = 4ax satisfy, aa being arbitrary constants?

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D

Correct answer: D

Explanation

  1. There is one constant, so differentiate once and eliminate it.

  2. Eliminating gives y=2xdydxy = 2x\frac{dy}{dx}, of order 1.

Worth noting

The order of the equation equals the number of arbitrary constants it removes.

Concept
The family of parabolas y² = 4ax
Typical time
90 s
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