For the differential equation $y\, dx-(x + 3y^2)dy = 0$, which of the following statements are true?
(A) It is a linear differential equation
(B) It is a homogenous differential equation
(C) Its general solution is $x = 3y^2+ Cy$: C is an arbitrary constant
(D) If $y(0) = 1$, then its particular solution is $x = 3y^2 - 1$
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A) and (C) only
Given differential equation: $y \, dx - (x + 3y^2) \, dy = 0$
Rewriting in standard form:
$\frac{dx}{dy} = \frac{x + 3y^2}{y}$
This is a linear differential equation in $x$ with respect to $y$:
$\frac{dx}{dy} - \frac{1}{y}x = 3y$
This is a linear equation (first order, linear in $x$).
So, (A) is correct.
Now check if it's homogeneous:
Original form: $\frac{dx}{dy} = \frac{x + 3y^2}{y} = \frac{x}{y} + 3y$
This is not homogeneous because the RHS is not a function of $\frac{x}{y}$ alone.
So, (B) is false.
Now solve the equation:
$\frac{dx}{dy} - \frac{1}{y}x = 3y$
Integrating factor: $\mu(y) = e^{\int -\frac{1}{y} \, dy} = e^{-\ln y} = \frac{1}{y}$
Multiplying through by $\frac{1}{y}$:
$\frac{1}{y} \cdot \frac{dx}{dy} - \frac{1}{y^2}x = 3$
$\frac{d}{dy} \left(\frac{x}{y} \right) = 3$
Integrating both sides:
$\frac{x}{y} = 3y + C$
$x = 3y^2 + Cy$
So, (C) is correct.
For particular solution: $x = 3y^2 + Cy$, plug in $y(0) = 1$
$0 = 3(1)^2 + C(1) \Rightarrow C = -3$
So, particular solution: $x = 3y^2 - 3y$
But option (D) says $x = 3y^2 - 1$, so it's incorrect.
So, (D) is false.