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Let y=yx be the solution of the differential equation dydx+2y=fx, where fx= 1,x0, 10,otherwise. If y(0)=0, then y 32 is
MathematicsDifferential EquationsJEE MainJEE Main 2018 (15 Apr)
Options:
  • A e2-1e3
  • B 12e
  • C e2+12e4
  • D e2-12e3
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The correct answer is: e2-12e3

dydx+2y=fx is a linear differential equation.

Integrating Factor =e2dx=e2x

Solution of the above equation is

y. e2x=fx.e2xdx+C

yx=e-2x0xfx.e2xdx+Ce-2x

y0=0C=0

yx=e-2x0xfx.e2xdx

y32=e-301e2xdx+13/20.dx=e-32e2-1=e2-12e3

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