Q.

Let f be a differentiable function such that x2f(x)-x=40xtf(t)dt, f(1)=23. Then 18f(3) is equal to             [2023]

1 180  
2 210  
3 160  
4 150  

Ans.

(3)

We have, x2f(x)-x=40xtf(t)dt

 2xf(x)+x2f'(x)-1=4xf(x)

 x2dydx-2xy=1     [f(x)=y, f'(x)=dydx]

 dydx-2yx=1x2,  which is a linear differential equation.

I.F.=e-2xdx=e-2logx=1x2

   Solution is given by

yx2=1x4dx+C yx2=-13x3+C                    ...(i)

At x=1, y=23         [f(1)=23]

     23=-13+C   C=1

   y=-13x+x2f(x)=-13x+x2

Now,  18f(3)=18[-19+9]=160