Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Differential Equations

Question:

The differential equation $\frac{d y}{d x}+P y=Q y^n$, $n>2$ can be reduced to linear form by substituting

Options:

$z=y^{n-1}$

$z=y^n$

$z=y^{n+1}$

$z=y^{1-n}$

Correct Answer:

$z=y^{1-n}$

Explanation:

We have, $\frac{1}{y^n} \frac{d y}{d x}+P \frac{1}{y^{n-1}}=Q$

It reduces to linear form by substituting $\frac{1}{y^{n-1}}=z$