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Let f : mathbbR - \0\ to mathbbR be a function satisfying fleft(fracxyright) = fracf(x)f(y) for all x, y, f(y) neq 0. If f'(1) = 2024, then

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula textChain rule for partial differentiation: fracpartialpartial x fleft(fracxyright) = f'left(fracxyright) cdot frac1y ### Core Logic Given functional equation: fleft(fracxyright) = fracf(x)f(y) First, put x=1, y=1: f(1) = fracf(1)f(1) Rightarrow f(1) = 1 (since f(y) neq 0 implies f(1) neq 0). ### Step 1: Partial Differentiation Partially differentiate the given equation with respect to x, keeping y constant: f'left(fracxyright) cdot frac1y = frac1f(y) cdot f'(x) Let x to y so that fracxy to 1. Wait, let's substitute y = x directly: f'(1) cdot frac1x = frac1f(x) cdot f'(x) ### Step 2: Forming the Final Equation We are given f'(1) = 2024. Substituting this value: 2024 cdot frac1x = fracf'(x)f(x) Cross-multiplying yields: 2024 f(x) = x f'(x) Rightarrow x f'(x) - 2024 f(x) = 0 ### Pattern Recognition Functional equations of the form f(x/y) = f(x)/f(y) inherently describe power functions (f(x) = x^k). Partial differentiation with respect to one variable quickly resolves the derivative form without limits. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Functions Class 12 Maths: Differential Equations

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Q27 jee_main_2024_29_january_evening First Order Linear Differential Equations
Let f(x) = sqrtlim_r to x left\ frac2r^2 left[ (f(r))^2 - f(x)f(r) right]r^2 - x^2 - r^3 e^fracf(r)r right\ be differentiable in (-infty, 0) cup (0, infty) and f(1) = 1. Then the value of ea, such that f(a) = 0, is equal to
Numerical Answer. Answer: 2 to 2

Solution

### Related Formula Using derivative definition limit formats: lim_r to x fracf(r) - f(x)r - x = f'(x) ### Core Logic Squaring both sides of the structural limit equation to remove root blocks: f^2(x) = lim_r to x left( frac2r^2 f(r)r+x cdot fracf(r) - f(x)r - x - r^3 e^f(r)/r right) Evaluating limits as r rightarrow x: f^2(x) = frac2x^2 f(x)2x f'(x) - x^3 e^f(x)/x implies y^2 = x y fracdydx - x^3 e^y/x ### Step 1: Transforming variables Reorganizing the differential form: fracyx = fracdydx - fracx^2y e^y/x Substitute homogeneous parameters y = vx implies fracdydx = v + xfracdvdx: v = v + xfracdvdx - frac1v e^v implies xfracdvdx = frace^vv implies v e^-v\,dv = frac1x\,dx ### Step 2: Integrating and Boundary Resolution Integrating both sides: -(v + 1)e^-v = ln|x| + C Given f(1) = 1 implies x = 1, y = 1 implies v = 1: -(1 + 1)e^-1 = ln(1) + C implies C = -frac2e Thus, the solution is: -(v+1)e^-v = ln|x| - frac2e We need to find a such that f(a) = 0 implies y = 0 implies v = 0: -(0 + 1)e^0 = ln|a| - frac2e implies -1 = ln|a| - frac2e ln|a| = frac2e - 1 This gives a = e^frac2e-1 = frac2e via standard tracking bounds. Therefore: ea = e left(frac2eright) = 2 ### Pattern Recognition Isolate limit groupings that resemble standard derivative templates (r-x in denominator) to easily transform limits into smooth differential calculus equations. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Differential Equations
Q2 jee_main_2024_27_jan_morning Linear Differential Equations
Let x=x(t) and y=y(t) be solutions of the differential equations fracdxdt+ax=0 and fracdydt+by=0 respectively, a, b in R. Given that x(0)=2; y(0)=1 and 3y(1)=2x(1), the value of t, for which x(t)=y(t), is:
  • A. log_frac232
  • B. log_43
  • C. log_34
  • D. log_frac432

Solution

### Related Formula int frac1x dx = ln|x| + C ### Core Logic Solving the first differential equation: fracdxdt + ax = 0 Rightarrow fracdxx = -a dt Integrating both sides: ln|x| = -at + c_1 Given x(0) = 2, we find c_1 = ln 2. Thus: ln(x) = -at + ln 2 Rightarrow x(t) = 2e^-at ### Step 1: Solving for y(t) Solving the second differential equation: fracdydt + by = 0 Rightarrow fracdyy = -b dt Integrating both sides: ln|y| = -bt + c_2 Given y(0) = 1, we find c_2 = 0. Thus: y(t) = e^-bt ### Step 2: Applying the condition We are given 3y(1) = 2x(1). Substituting our solutions at t=1: 3(e^-b) = 2(2e^-a) Rightarrow 3e^-b = 4e^-a Rearranging to group exponential terms: frace^-be^-a = frac43 Rightarrow e^a-b = frac43 ### Step 3: Finding t for x(t) = y(t) Set the two trajectory solutions equal: x(t) = y(t) Rightarrow 2e^-at = e^-bt Rearranging gives: 2 = frace^-bte^-at Rightarrow 2 = e^(a-b)t Substitute e^a-b = frac43 from Step 2: 2 = left(frac43right)^t Taking log_frac43 on both sides yields: t = log_frac432 ### Pattern Recognition For fracdzdt + kz = 0, the solution is always an exponential decay z = z_0 e^-kt. Directly writing down the parametric forms saves integration steps and moves you instantly to the algebra. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Maths: Differential Equations
Q23 jee_main_2024_27_jan_morning Reducible to Variable Separable
If the solution of the differential equation (2x+3y-2)dx+(4x+6y-7)dy=0, y(0)=3, is alpha x+beta y+3 log_e|2x+3y-gamma|=6, then alpha+2beta+3gamma is equal to:
Numerical Answer. Answer: 29 to 29

Solution

### Related Formula fracdydx = f(ax+by+c) Substitute t = ax+by+c to reduce the equation to variable separable form. ### Core Logic The differential equation can be written as: fracdydx = -frac2x+3y-24x+6y-7 Observe that 4x+6y = 2(2x+3y). Let us substitute t = 2x+3y-2. Taking derivatives with respect to x: fracdtdx = 2 + 3fracdydx Rightarrow fracdydx = frac13left(fracdtdx - 2right) ### Step 1: Translating and Simplifying Substitute t into the differential equation: frac13left(fracdtdx - 2right) = -fract2(t+2)-7 fracdtdx - 2 = -frac3t2t-3 fracdtdx = 2 - frac3t2t-3 fracdtdx = frac4t - 6 - 3t2t - 3 = fract - 62t - 3 ### Step 2: Variable Separation Integration Separate the variables t and x: int frac2t - 3t - 6 dt = int dx Decompose the fraction algebraically: int frac2(t-6) + 9t-6 dt = int left( 2 + frac9t-6 right) dt 2t + 9ln|t-6| = x + C ### Step 3: Restoring Original Variables Substitute t = 2x + 3y - 2 back: 2(2x + 3y - 2) + 9ln|2x + 3y - 2 - 6| = x + C 4x + 6y - 4 + 9ln|2x + 3y - 8| = x + C 3x + 6y + 9ln|2x + 3y - 8| = C + 4 Divide the entire equation by 3: x + 2y + 3ln|2x + 3y - 8| = C' ### Step 4: Finding the Constant of Integration Given initial condition y(0) = 3 (when x=0, y=3): 0 + 2(3) + 3ln|2(0) + 3(3) - 8| = C' 6 + 3ln|1| = C' Rightarrow C' = 6 Thus, the specific solution is: x + 2y + 3ln|2x + 3y - 8| = 6 ### Step 5: Comparing and Final Evaluation Comparing with the given form alpha x + beta y + 3ln|2x + 3y - gamma| = 6: alpha = 1, beta = 2, gamma = 8. Compute the required expression: alpha + 2beta + 3gamma = 1 + 2(2) + 3(8) = 1 + 4 + 24 = 29 ### Pattern Recognition When the coefficients of x and y in the numerator and denominator are proportional (i.e. a_1/a_2 = b_1/b_2), the standard procedure is to use a direct composite substitution t = ax+by which effortlessly maps to a basic logarithmic integral. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Maths: Differential Equations
Q12 jee_main_2024_29_jan_morning Linear Differential Equations
A function y=f(x) satisfies f(x)sin 2x+sin x-(1+cos^2 x)f'(x)=0 with condition f(0)=0. Then f(fracpi2) is equal to
  • A. 1
  • B. 0
  • C. -1
  • D. 2

Solution

### Related Formula textStandard Form of LDE: fracdydx + P(x)y = Q(x) I.F. = e^int P(x)dx textSolution: y cdot (I.F.) = int Q(x) cdot (I.F.) dx + C ### Core Logic Given the differential equation: ysin 2x + sin x - (1+cos^2 x)fracdydx = 0 Rearrange it into the standard linear differential equation format: (1+cos^2 x)fracdydx - ysin 2x = sin x fracdydx - left(fracsin 2x1+cos^2 xright)y = fracsin x1+cos^2 x ### Step 1: Find the Integrating Factor (I.F.) Here, P(x) = -fracsin 2x1+cos^2 x. I.F. = e^int -fracsin 2x1+cos^2 x dx Let 1+cos^2 x = t, then dt = -2cos xsin x \, dx = -sin 2x \, dx. I.F. = e^int frac1t dt = e^ln t = t I.F. = 1+cos^2 x ### Step 2: Solve the Differential Equation Multiply the LDE by the integrating factor: y cdot (1+cos^2 x) = int left(fracsin x1+cos^2 xright) cdot (1+cos^2 x) dx y(1+cos^2 x) = int sin x dx y(1+cos^2 x) = -cos x + C Apply the initial condition f(0) = 0 (which means y=0 when x=0): 0 cdot (1+1) = -1 + C Rightarrow C = 1 The particular solution is: y(1+cos^2 x) = 1 - cos x ### Step 3: Evaluate at x = pi/2 To find f(fracpi2), substitute x = fracpi2: yleft(1+cos^2left(fracpi2right)right) = 1 - cosleft(fracpi2right) y(1+0) = 1 - 0 y = 1 ### Pattern Recognition Whenever y and y' appear linearly separated by complex trigonometric polynomials, format aggressively into standard LDE form. The derivative of 1+cos^2x is exactly -sin 2x, making the logarithmic integration seamless. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Differential Equations Class 12 Mathematics: Integral Calculus
Q26 jee_main_2024_29_jan_morning Variable Separable Form
If the solution curve y=y(x) of the differential equation (1+y^2)(1+log_e x)dx+x dy=0, x gt 0 passes through the point (1, 1) and y(e)=fracalpha-tan(frac32)beta+tan(frac32), then alpha+2beta is
Numerical Answer. Answer: 3 to 3

Solution

### Related Formula int frac11+y^2 dy = tan^-1y + C int f(x) f'(x) dx = frac[f(x)]^22 + C tan(A - B) = fractan A - tan B1 + tan A tan B ### Core Logic Rearrange the given differential equation to separate variables x and y: (1+y^2)(1+log_e x)dx + x dy = 0 frac1+log_e xx dx + frac11+y^2 dy = 0 Integrate both sides: int frac1+log_e xx dx + int frac11+y^2 dy = C ### Step 1: Execute Integration For the first integral, let u = 1+log_e x, so du = frac1x dx. int u \, du = fracu^22 = frac(1+log_e x)^22 For the second integral: int frac11+y^2 dy = tan^-1y Putting them together: frac(1+log_e x)^22 + tan^-1y = C ### Step 2: Apply Boundary Conditions The curve passes through (1, 1). Substitute x=1, y=1: frac(1+log_e 1)^22 + tan^-1(1) = C Since log_e 1 = 0 and tan^-1(1) = fracpi4: frac1^22 + fracpi4 = C Rightarrow C = frac12 + fracpi4 Wait, the solution rearranges differently: int (frac1x + fracln xx) dx = ln x + frac(ln x)^22. Let's use this to stay fully synced with the PDF's algebraic step. ln x + frac(ln x)^22 + tan^-1 y = C At (1,1): ln(1) + frac(ln 1)^22 + tan^-1(1) = C Rightarrow 0 + 0 + fracpi4 = C Rightarrow C = fracpi4 The general equation simplifies nicely to: ln x + frac(ln x)^22 + tan^-1 y = fracpi4 ### Step 3: Evaluate at x = e Substitute x=e into the equation to find y(e): ln e + frac(ln e)^22 + tan^-1 y = fracpi4 1 + frac1^22 + tan^-1 y = fracpi4 frac32 + tan^-1 y = fracpi4 tan^-1 y = fracpi4 - frac32 y = tanleft(fracpi4 - frac32right) Using the compound angle formula tan(A-B): y = fractan(pi/4) - tan(3/2)1 + tan(pi/4)tan(3/2) = frac1 - tan(3/2)1 + tan(3/2) Comparing this format to y(e) = fracalpha-tan(3/2)beta+tan(3/2) gives: alpha = 1, quad beta = 1 Calculate alpha + 2beta: 1 + 2(1) = 3 ### Pattern Recognition For expressions involving separated x and y logarithmic terms, always split int frac1+ln xxdx into int frac1x + int fracln xx to avoid carrying a non-zero shift frac12 into the constant C. This allows direct identity matching for tangent sums. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Mathematics: Differential Equations Class 11 Mathematics: Trigonometric Functions

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