Differential equation initiated by differentiation result

Differential equation initiated by differentiation result

IB Year 6 | Grade 12
  1. Differentiate the expression \(x^2 \tan y\) with respect to \(x\), where \(y\) is a function of \(x\).
  2. Hence solve the differential equation \(x^2 \frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} + x \sin 2y = x^3 \cos^2 y\) given that \(y(1) = 0\).

Give your answer in the form of \(y = \mathrm{f}(x)\).

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Answer:

(a) \(2x\tan y+x^2\sec^2y\,\frac{\mathrm dy}{\mathrm dx}\).

(b) \(y=\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{x^4-1}{4x^2}\right)\), \(x>0\), on the branch through \((1,0)\).

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