Q.

Let α|x|=|y|exyβ, α, βN be the solution of the differential equation xdyydx + xy (xdy + ydx) = 0, y(1) = 2. Then α + β is equal to __________.          [2024]


Ans.

(4)

We have, α|x|=|y|exyβ

and xdyydxy2+xy(xdy+ydx)y2=0

 d(xy)+xyd(xy)=0  d(xy)=d(xy)x/y

 xy=ln|xy|+ln c  xy=ln(|xy|·c)          ... (i)

  y(1) = 2, i.e., x = 1, y = 2

  From (i), 2=ln(|12|c)  c=2e2

  xy=ln(|xy|·2e2)

 exy=|x||y|·2e2  2|x|=|y|exy2

Also, solution of equation is α|x|=|y|exyβ          (Given)

On comparing, α = 2, β = 2. Hence, α + β = 4.