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Homogeneous & Linear Differential Equations · Question 63 of 120

Question 63

EasyOriginal question

What is the integrating factor of dydx+y=e−x\frac{dy}{dx} + y = e^{-x}?

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

Explanation

  1. In the form dydx+Py=Q\frac{dy}{dx} + Py = Q, P=1P = 1.

  2. The factor is e∫P dx=exe^{\int P\,dx} = e^{x}.

Worth noting

e−xe^{-x} is QQ, the right-hand side; the factor comes from P=1P = 1.

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