Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Differential Equations

Question:

A integrating factor of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx}+\frac{y}{x}=\frac{1}{x^2};(x > 0)$ is equal to

Options:

$x$

$-x$

$\frac{1}{x}$

$-\frac{1}{x}$

Correct Answer:

$x$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → $x$

$\text{Differential equation: }\frac{dy}{dx}+\frac{1}{x}y=\frac{1}{x^2},\; x>0$

$\text{Integrating factor } \mu(x)=\exp\!\left(\int\frac{1}{x}\,dx\right)=\exp(\ln x)=x$

The integrating factor is $x$.