Math Problem Statement

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Solution

To find the general integral of the given differential equation yx=y+xcos2(y/x)y' x = y + x \cos^2(y/x), we can use the substitution z=yxz = \frac{y}{x}.

First, express yy in terms of zz: y=zxy = zx dydx=z+xdzdx\frac{dy}{dx} = z + x\frac{dz}{dx}

Substitute these into the differential equation: x(z+xdzdx)=zx+xcos2(z)x(z + x\frac{dz}{dx}) = zx + x \cos^2(z)

Simplify this: xz+x2dzdx=zx+xcos2(z)xz + x^2 \frac{dz}{dx} = zx + x \cos^2(z)

x2dzdx=xcos2(z)x^2 \frac{dz}{dx} = x \cos^2(z)

xdzdx=cos2(z)x \frac{dz}{dx} = \cos^2(z)

Separate the variables: dzcos2(z)=dxx\frac{dz}{\cos^2(z)} = \frac{dx}{x}

The integral of the left side is: sec2(z)dz=dxx\int \sec^2(z) dz = \int \frac{dx}{x}

So, tan(z)=lnx+C\tan(z) = \ln|x| + C

Recalling that z=yxz = \frac{y}{x}, we have: tan(yx)=lnx+C\tan\left(\frac{y}{x}\right) = \ln|x| + C

Thus, the correct answer is: d.  tg(y/x)=lnx+Cd. \; \tg(y/x) = \ln x + C

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Tip: When dealing with substitutions in differential equations, always check your new variable and its derivatives carefully to avoid algebraic errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differential Equations
Integration
Trigonometry

Formulas

Integration by substitution

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

College