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Let f:[1,∞)→ R be a differentiable function, If 6∫₁xf(t)dt = 3xf(x) + x³ -4 for all x≥ 1, then the value of f(2) - f(3) is

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula
Leibniz's Rule: (d)/(dx) ∫ₐx f(t) dt = f(x) Linear DE form: (dy)/(dx) + P(x)y = Q(x)
Core Logic

Given 6∫₁xf(t)dt=3xf(x)+x³-4. Differentiating both sides with respect to x:

6 f(x) = 3(1 · f(x) + x f'(x)) + 3x² 6 f(x) = 3f(x) + 3x f'(x) + 3x² 3f(x) = 3x f'(x) + 3x²
Step 1: Solving the Differential Equation

Let y = f(x). The equation simplifies to:

x (dy)/(dx) - y = -x²

Divide the entire equation by x² to recognize the exact differential form:

(x (dy)/(dx) - y)/(x²) = -1 (d)/(dx) ( (y)/(x) ) = -1

Integrate both sides:

(y)/(x) = -x + C y = -x² + Cx f(x) = -x² + Cx
Step 2: Evaluating the Constant

To find C, we plug x=1 into the original integral equation:

6∫₁¹f(t)dt = 3(1)f(1) + 1³ - 4 0 = 3f(1) - 3 f(1) = 1

Using f(x) = -x² + Cx:

f(1) = -1 + C = 1 C = 2

Thus, f(x) = -x² + 2x.

Step 3: Final Calculation

We need to find f(2) - f(3):

f(2) = -(2)² + 2(2) = -4 + 4 = 0 f(3) = -(3)² + 2(3) = -9 + 6 = -3 f(2) - f(3) = 0 - (-3) = 3
Pattern Recognition

An integral equation involving a generic function f(t) within variable limits signals the immediate use of Leibniz's rule. Differentiating leads cleanly to a linear differential equation. Re-substituting the lower limit (x=1) securely yields the boundary condition f(1).

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Q11 jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Linear Differential Equations
Let y = y(x) be the solution of the differential equation (dy)/(dx) = (( x) + y)/( x( x - x x)), x in (0, (π)/(2)) satisfying the condition y((π)/(4)) = 2. Then, y((π)/(3)) is
  • A. √(3)(2 + ₑ√(3))
  • B. √(3)2(2 + ₑ 3)
  • C. √(3)(1 + 2 ₑ 3)
  • D. √(3)(2 + ₑ 3)

Solution

Core Logic
(dy)/(dx) = (( x)/( x) + y)/( x ((1)/( x) - ( ² x)/( x))) = ( x + y x)/( x (1 - ² x)) (dy)/(dx) = ( x + y x)/( x ² x) = ² x + (2y)/( 2x) (dy)/(dx) - 2 (2x)y = ² x
Step 1: Integrating Factor

This is an LDE of form (dy)/(dx) + Py = Q.

I.F. = e∫ -2 (2x) dx

Let 2x = t 2dx = dt.

I.F. = e-∫ t dt = e-ln| (t/2)| = e-ln| x| = (1)/(| x|)
Step 2: Solution of LDE
y(I.F.) = ∫ Q(I.F.) dx + C y(1)/( x) = ∫ ² x (1)/( x) dx + C

Let x = t ² x dx = dt.

y(1)/( x) = ∫ (dt)/(t) + C = ln| x| + C y = x(ln| x| + C)
Step 3: Boundary Value

Given y(π/4) = 2:

2 = 1(ln 1 + C) C = 2

Thus, y = x (ln| x| + 2). At x = π/3:

y(π/3) = √(3)(ln√(3) + 2)
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